Welcome to Coalwood (2009)

01/01/2009 (US) • Documentary • 1h 5m

The people of Coalwood tell the story of their town, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Overview

Coalwood, WV is the home town of Homer Hickam, whose memoir, Rocket Boys, was made into the movie October Sky. "Welcome to Coalwood" takes you to the October Sky Festival, where you'll meet the Rocket Boys and hear more of the story of this company-owned "coal camp" as told by the people who have lived there.

Welcome to Coalwood (2009)

01/01/2009 (US) • 1h 5m

Documentary

The people of Coalwood tell the story of their town, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Overview

Coalwood, WV is the home town of Homer Hickam, whose memoir, Rocket Boys, was made into the movie October Sky. "Welcome to Coalwood" takes you to the October Sky Festival, where you'll meet the Rocket Boys and hear more of the story of this company-owned "coal camp" as told by the people who have lived there.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

coalwood

rocket boys

october sky

homer hickam

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