Art House Extra: ‘October Sky’ Can Lift Your Spirits During the Age of Coronavirus

Art House Extra

April 10, 2020 | John G. McGrath | 1 min read

If you’ve just about had it with COVID-19, Flatland is here to help.

“Art House” host John McGrath strongly recommends watching the 1999 film “October Sky” for folks looking for a little escape and inspiration during the stay-at-home order.

The movie stars a young Jake Gyllenhaal and future Oscar winners Laura Dern and Kansas City’s own Chris Cooper. It may not have been a box office smash, but the movie packs an emotional wallop captured in the following moment: “Coal mines are your life. It’s not mine. I want to go into space.”

No, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to love “October Sky.” Learn more about McGrath’s “favorite sappy movie” in the attached video.

Tags: Art House, Film, Movies

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