Homer Hickam, the introspective son of a mine superintendent and a mother determined to get him out of Coalwood, West Virginia, forever, nurtures a dream to send rockets into outer space--an ambition that changes his life and the lives of everyone living in Coalwood in 1957.
General Note
Based on the book by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999.
"Based on a true story."
Includes optional feature-length commentary by Homer Hickam, Aiming high : the story of the rocket boys and Spotlight on location featurettes, production notes, and theatrical trailer.