• October Sky (1999)

  • May 31 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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October Sky (1999)

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  • In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we review one of our favorite movies about Sputnik, rocketry, coal mining, and West Virginia - the 1999 film "October Sky."

    This year marks 25 years since the film came out and we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about this film. It tells the story of Homer Hickam, a teenager from a mining town in West Virginia who becomes interested in science and rockets after watching the Soviet satellite Sputnik fly over his hometown of Coalwood, West Virginia.

    The film stars a young Jake Gyllenhaal in his first leading role, as well as Chris Cooper and Laura Dern.

    In this episode we discuss:

    The history behind the film October Sky

    Our continued obsession with West Virginia and space

    Why we both love this film from our childhood

    How this film properly tells the story of mining communities and people who live there

    And our Postscripts this week:

    Justin - Kyle Larson attempts the double

    Jake - Why the Indy 500 is one of the greatest sporting events in the world
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