October Sky (1999)
- When
- 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Where
- Orlando Science Center In Loch Haven Cultural Park 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL More events here Directions
Why go
Rocketry and space curiosity take center stage in this family-friendly screening, where a coal miner's son builds rockets after spotting Sputnik.
About this event
Step into a world where stories don’t just entertain—they activate curiosity, strengthen confidence, and invite children to see themselves as capable thinkers. Storytime Cinema 360° is a joyful, family-forward film series built to ignite imagination and foster a love of learning through the magic of storytelling and the momentum of STEAM themes.
October Sky (1999)
Rating: PG • Run Time: 1h 55mSynopsis: John Hickam is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim and Homer, to follow in his footsteps. But Jim gets a football scholarship, and Homer becomes interested in rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 crossing the sky. John disapproves of his son’s new mania, but Homer begins building rockets with the help of friends and a sympathetic teacher. Rocketry, he hopes, will prove his ticket to a better life.
Location
Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL Open in Google Maps
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