October Sky

October Sky (1999)

Information at Internet Movie Database
"October Sky," Charles Henderson, About.Com's Christianity Guide.
Cinema in Focus, a social and spiritual commentary by Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman.
Movie Parables review.
Hollywood Jesus visual review
Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Health - Spiritual Practices for Human Being.
Themes
- Father Figures
  - Reconciliation between Homer and his father.
  - Start Cue: Homer asks his father to come and watch the launching of his last rocket. End cue:Father puts arm around Homer's shoulder as they watch rocket go up. (Larry Hustedt)
- Friendship
  - The friendship that develops between the boys working on the project.
- Honor
  - Start Cue: Homer asks his father to come and watch the launching of his last rocket. End cue:Father puts arm around Homer's shoulder as they watch rocket go up. (Larry Hustedt)
- Perseverance/Determination
  - Homer and friends find ways to continue to work on the rocket project despite many obstacles.
- Overcoming Obstacles
  - Homer and friends find ways to continue to work on the rocket project despite many obstacles.
- Reconciliation
  - Reconciliation between Homer and his father.
  - Start Cue: Homer asks his father to come and watch the launching of his last rocket. End cue:Father puts arm around Homer's shoulder as they watch rocket go up. (Larry Hustedt)
- Sacrifice