1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:08,592 While the majority of advisers President Eisenhower... 2 00:00:10,886 --> 00:00:12,721 -... remain ominous... -...Washington... 3 00:00:14,890 --> 00:00:17,893 If you just heard this message, 4 00:00:17,976 --> 00:00:20,562 Washington confirmed that yesterday, 5 00:00:20,646 --> 00:00:23,649 the fourth of October 1957, 6 00:00:23,732 --> 00:00:26,026 The Soviet Union successfully launched 7 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:30,614 the first artificial satellite in human history into Earth's orbit. 8 00:01:12,155 --> 00:01:14,741 The satellite, which the Russians called "Sputnik", 9 00:01:14,825 --> 00:01:17,160 became a new milestone in history. 10 00:01:17,244 --> 00:01:20,080 Not a single resident of our capital will not deny the fact that the satellite 11 00:01:20,163 --> 00:01:23,041 opened a new dark chapter in the history of the Cold War. 12 00:01:23,125 --> 00:01:25,460 And indeed, a wave of general unrest 13 00:01:25,544 --> 00:01:27,337 already seems to cover the country. 14 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:30,716 Spinning at a speed of 30,000 km/h, 15 00:01:30,799 --> 00:01:34,136 every 96 minutes a satellite orbits the Earth. 16 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:37,848 OLGA COLE COMPANY 17 00:01:43,061 --> 00:01:44,354 Dr. Werner von Braun, 18 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:47,399 chief engineer of the Military Agency ballistic missiles, 19 00:01:47,482 --> 00:01:49,359 expressed hope that the United States 20 00:01:49,443 --> 00:01:51,903 will soon catch up with Russia in space 21 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:54,114 with its own artificial satellite. 22 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:56,366 Dr. von Braun confirmed the discovery 23 00:01:56,450 --> 00:01:58,952 the Soviet satellite still failed, 24 00:01:59,036 --> 00:02:01,997 but our experts are waiting follow him soon. 25 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:05,125 They say that Satellite can be seen with the naked eye 26 00:02:05,208 --> 00:02:08,712 about an hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise, 27 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:12,299 while he crosses October sky over the United States. 28 00:02:12,382 --> 00:02:14,968 Intermittent signal means that nothing is known yet. 29 00:02:15,052 --> 00:02:16,303 It can only be... 30 00:02:26,521 --> 00:02:29,274 BASED ON REAL EVENTS 31 00:02:38,492 --> 00:02:42,329 Chased, Roy Lee. It's almost nine o'clock. 32 00:02:42,412 --> 00:02:44,373 Of course, let's fight. 33 00:02:44,456 --> 00:02:47,668 That's for sure. There are easier ways commit suicide, Homer. 34 00:02:47,751 --> 00:02:50,087 How about a little more gas, Roy Lee? 35 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:53,048 So I add. 36 00:02:54,758 --> 00:02:57,969 COALWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA OCTOBER 5, 1957 37 00:02:58,553 --> 00:03:01,306 BIG CREEK 38 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:08,522 Yes, Maguire, Longstreet, Hickam. Let's see what you can do. 39 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:14,403 Hey, it's easier with my little brother. Let him show himself, okay? 40 00:03:15,112 --> 00:03:16,363 Prepared! 41 00:03:17,614 --> 00:03:20,992 One! Two! Let's start! 42 00:03:23,787 --> 00:03:25,914 I told you, it should be easier with him. 43 00:03:25,997 --> 00:03:27,791 I did so. 44 00:03:28,792 --> 00:03:30,836 I will trample you, son of a bitch. 45 00:03:32,254 --> 00:03:34,673 - Do you hear? -One! Two! Let's start! 46 00:03:40,762 --> 00:03:45,434 homer you sure have balls but you have to know when to retreat. 47 00:03:46,226 --> 00:03:47,894 Yes, Miller, it's your turn! 48 00:03:59,531 --> 00:04:02,367 Why only damn athletes do you get scholarships? 49 00:04:02,451 --> 00:04:05,412 They also get girls. 50 00:04:05,495 --> 00:04:06,663 My ass is on fire. 51 00:04:15,130 --> 00:04:18,633 Guys, how are you? That's something, right? 52 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:23,054 Let them enjoy their space. We have rock and roll. 53 00:04:23,138 --> 00:04:25,348 I agree. We have enough problems here on earth. 54 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:29,269 Homer, your father was saying something about reduction? 55 00:04:29,352 --> 00:04:30,312 No. 56 00:04:30,395 --> 00:04:33,148 - Are they still erecting supports? - He didn't speak. 57 00:04:33,857 --> 00:04:36,067 What, he does not speak at all? 58 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:41,156 - No, he says. -Damn it, Jake! 59 00:04:41,239 --> 00:04:44,034 Didn't I say put more people to those anchors? 60 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:47,579 - Did I talk to the wall? - I'm sorry. We were just trying to… 61 00:04:47,662 --> 00:04:50,832 Look for the night shift installed crossbars near the hood! 62 00:04:57,047 --> 00:05:01,551 If we spend two more days for this construction, we need slippers. 63 00:05:01,635 --> 00:05:02,886 It seems that… 64 00:05:06,097 --> 00:05:07,557 Jensen! 65 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:10,852 Away! Jensen, take care! 66 00:05:16,608 --> 00:05:21,822 Come on, Jensen. I'll come back 67 00:05:23,740 --> 00:05:24,825 What happened? 68 00:05:24,908 --> 00:05:27,577 The whole hellish mountain collapsed on your head 69 00:05:27,661 --> 00:05:32,290 - John is here, he saved you. - This is my father. 70 00:05:32,374 --> 00:05:34,042 Get out of this mine. 71 00:05:34,125 --> 00:05:36,670 And don't think of turning back you stupid son of a bitch. 72 00:05:36,753 --> 00:05:41,299 Didn't I tell you to check the roof? It could have killed us all 73 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:43,552 because you didn't have enough sense look up! 74 00:05:43,635 --> 00:05:46,555 - This is my father. - Homer. 75 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:50,559 And how did everything go? 76 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:57,023 Well, I said so. If you spend the summer mining coal, 77 00:05:57,107 --> 00:05:59,734 then in the fall you can be a midfielder. 78 00:05:59,818 --> 00:06:01,361 What is it, Homer? 79 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:04,614 Don't you want to work as a miner? I don't either. 80 00:06:06,074 --> 00:06:07,993 Gay. Clear these ruins! 81 00:06:09,536 --> 00:06:14,374 - Struts on the roof! - Don't be sad, Homer. You are the son of Coalwood. 82 00:06:14,457 --> 00:06:17,168 When you go down into the mine, you take a shovel in your hand, 83 00:06:17,252 --> 00:06:19,462 you feel so good like a flea on a dog. 84 00:06:21,798 --> 00:06:23,633 Let's unload the transporter! 85 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:27,178 This is a radio signal transmitted from Soviet "Sputnik". 86 00:06:27,262 --> 00:06:31,391 Listen to the sound that lasts forever will separate the old era from the new. 87 00:06:41,192 --> 00:06:44,904 - Is that all? Is this the "Sputnik"? - This is the "Sputnik". 88 00:06:44,988 --> 00:06:47,866 - A big deal. - Is it a big deal? 89 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:49,534 You don't understand. 90 00:06:49,618 --> 00:06:52,412 The sound that's playing now transferred by the object 91 00:06:52,495 --> 00:06:54,831 traveling at a speed of 30,000 km/h 92 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:58,209 at an altitude of 900 km from the earth's surface... 93 00:06:58,835 --> 00:06:59,878 Shut up! 94 00:06:59,961 --> 00:07:04,633 Guys, not in my class! Thank you, Quentin. 95 00:07:04,716 --> 00:07:06,843 But Quentin is right. 96 00:07:07,969 --> 00:07:13,058 "Sputnik" is the beginning of a new story. It won't be like before. 97 00:07:14,559 --> 00:07:17,354 - What do you think about it, Homer? - Yes, ma'am. 98 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:21,483 Tongue swallowed? We talked about orbit 99 00:07:22,192 --> 00:07:25,820 hundreds of kilometers from Earth. Have you heard of this? 100 00:07:27,572 --> 00:07:30,825 - No, ma'am. - I'm watching you, boy. 101 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:34,913 who can say why is "Sputnik" so important? 102 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:37,457 Had to knock the damn thing down. 103 00:07:37,540 --> 00:07:39,793 It has such a tiny spy camera, 104 00:07:39,876 --> 00:07:42,337 which takes pictures of all our missile bases. 105 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:45,715 This country better come down to earth before it's too late 106 00:07:46,925 --> 00:07:49,970 This "Sputnik" would appear sooner. 107 00:07:50,053 --> 00:07:52,097 My neck is starting to get sore. 108 00:07:52,180 --> 00:07:55,016 All you need is is to invite her to the movies. 109 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,978 For something terrible, like "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man". 110 00:07:58,061 --> 00:08:01,648 Then you put your hand on the back her chair, like that. 111 00:08:02,357 --> 00:08:06,069 And when it gets scary, and she is focused only on the film, 112 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:10,407 you kind of let your hand slip on her shoulder 113 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:14,828 so imperceptibly and slowly, until… 114 00:08:15,829 --> 00:08:17,122 Hey! 115 00:08:18,123 --> 00:08:20,709 - I see! Over there! -Where? 116 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:23,962 What do you think, Karl? 117 00:08:29,551 --> 00:08:31,928 - I see him. - Where do you see him? 118 00:08:32,012 --> 00:08:33,596 I see That's where 119 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:57,871 Rogues will drop bombs on us. 120 00:08:57,954 --> 00:08:59,998 Why would they bomb this hole. 121 00:09:00,081 --> 00:09:01,958 Wasting a bomb. 122 00:09:06,337 --> 00:09:10,425 In the first game against Welch there will be people from colleges. 123 00:09:10,508 --> 00:09:13,303 Yes. The guys from Welch know this too. They will give us a cigarette. 124 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:17,599 Be careful, Jim. Last year two of Welch broke their hands. 125 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:21,770 - Well, that's how they started it themselves. - It doesn't matter who started it. 126 00:09:21,853 --> 00:09:25,273 - I wouldn't call it football. - Don't worry about Jim. 127 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:28,485 There is no one on the team with Welch, who would catch him. 128 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:31,821 Those from colleges would have seen how he played against a team from Bluefield. 129 00:09:31,905 --> 00:09:33,323 I will build a rocket. 130 00:09:35,658 --> 00:09:37,202 I look like "Sputnik". 131 00:09:38,828 --> 00:09:41,539 Well, I don't know if she is fly into space or not 132 00:09:41,623 --> 00:09:43,333 but I will build it. 133 00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:46,294 I will build a rocket. 134 00:09:47,670 --> 00:09:50,215 You just don't take off on your own. 135 00:09:54,094 --> 00:09:55,720 Eggs anyone else? 136 00:09:55,804 --> 00:09:58,807 -A nice rocket. - How high do you think she will fly? 137 00:09:58,890 --> 00:10:02,060 I packed it with gunpowder of 30 flares. 138 00:10:02,143 --> 00:10:05,438 Five to six kilometers. Are you ready? 139 00:10:06,189 --> 00:10:07,649 -Yes. -Yes. 140 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:11,027 Ten. Nine. 141 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:13,530 -Eight. Seven. Six. - Maybe we should hide? 142 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:22,122 -What happened? - My rocket exploded. 143 00:10:22,205 --> 00:10:24,374 - Are you all right? - Sort of. 144 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:29,129 The heart almost jumped out. I thought then the mine blew up. Oh, Homer. 145 00:10:31,923 --> 00:10:33,925 I waited six months for a carpenter, 146 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:36,427 that he would finally erect this fence. 147 00:10:36,511 --> 00:10:38,471 Didn't I tell you not to blow yourself up? 148 00:10:39,222 --> 00:10:42,475 - Yes, ma'am. - You look at me. 149 00:10:46,229 --> 00:10:48,731 - Elsie! - Everything is fine, Mrs. Fields! 150 00:10:48,815 --> 00:10:50,358 Everything is fine. 151 00:10:51,484 --> 00:10:53,319 Dear Dr. von Braun. 152 00:10:54,028 --> 00:10:59,367 My name is Homer Hickam. I am 17, I live in a small mining town. 153 00:10:59,450 --> 00:11:04,581 Ignition. Lift. 154 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:07,167 I am writing to express my condolences To you and your team 155 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:10,336 regarding the last run attempt the Vanguard rocket. 156 00:11:12,297 --> 00:11:16,092 I myself experienced a disaster with the launch of its own small rocket. 157 00:11:20,471 --> 00:11:22,765 Because here in Coalwood, everyone is more interested 158 00:11:22,849 --> 00:11:25,435 that which is below the earth, rather than that which is above it, 159 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:29,105 then find materials for rocketry quite difficult. 160 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:31,900 It's like moving by touch. 161 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:53,296 You shouldn't mess with him. He is a weirdo. 162 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:57,425 You can, of course, but say goodbye with your social life. 163 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:03,264 - Hello, Homer. -Greetings. 164 00:12:15,610 --> 00:12:17,779 I will not write off homework. 165 00:12:18,821 --> 00:12:20,490 But I don't want to. 166 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:25,912 Do you know anything about rockets? 167 00:12:25,995 --> 00:12:27,288 Of course, I know. 168 00:12:28,247 --> 00:12:30,375 Will you go to the library with me? 169 00:12:30,458 --> 00:12:31,876 No. 170 00:12:47,392 --> 00:12:49,310 What do you want to know about rockets? 171 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:51,980 All. 172 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:59,529 Well, rockets were invented by the ancient Chinese as early as 1000 BC. 173 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:01,781 And, they say, they were quite complicated. 174 00:13:07,161 --> 00:13:09,956 Potassium chloride and sulfur. 175 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:16,212 - What did you stuff? - Something like that. 176 00:13:17,005 --> 00:13:19,173 Quentin, that's cool. 177 00:13:19,257 --> 00:13:22,719 Just what we need. 178 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:25,096 Roy Lee, drop me home. 179 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:28,474 - We can work in my basement. - No one will see us there. 180 00:13:28,558 --> 00:13:29,934 They chased 181 00:13:30,977 --> 00:13:33,855 - Move on. - You have a weak throttle. 182 00:13:34,897 --> 00:13:39,152 can you hear me Throttle valve does not close well. 183 00:13:43,281 --> 00:13:46,367 Last year I designed internal combustion engine 184 00:13:46,451 --> 00:13:48,536 and took him to the science fair. 185 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:51,122 And sometimes you don't have it with you? 186 00:14:17,565 --> 00:14:18,649 I'm sorry 187 00:14:22,445 --> 00:14:23,821 You missed it here. 188 00:14:32,538 --> 00:14:34,540 It's starting to look like a rocket. 189 00:14:34,624 --> 00:14:35,833 Listen. 190 00:14:35,917 --> 00:14:39,504 "Weld the puck to the rocket, 191 00:14:39,587 --> 00:14:42,757 to create a combustion chamber and a nozzle". 192 00:14:43,341 --> 00:14:45,093 - We do not know how to weld. -Weld. 193 00:14:45,176 --> 00:14:48,596 Homer, your brother works in the workshop. Maybe he could… 194 00:14:51,724 --> 00:14:54,727 -Do we really need this nozzle? -Bleed from the nose. 195 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:58,523 The nozzle is the most important part. It directs the flow of hot gases! 196 00:14:58,606 --> 00:15:02,443 Hey, chill, Quentin. By the way, about hot gases. 197 00:15:09,367 --> 00:15:10,910 Your father would not be happy 198 00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:12,995 if I found out that you are wandering around here at night. 199 00:15:13,663 --> 00:15:17,750 As well as the fact that I help you during working hours 200 00:15:17,834 --> 00:15:19,877 What if I pay the company? in your time 201 00:15:20,586 --> 00:15:24,841 Homer, I can't. I will lose my job. 202 00:15:26,008 --> 00:15:27,260 sorry 203 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:30,721 Have you seen "Sputnik" at night? 204 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:35,476 It was wonderful. 205 00:15:37,478 --> 00:15:40,857 I stood there and watched according to its movement across the sky. 206 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:45,319 And people all over the world could see the same as me. 207 00:15:46,571 --> 00:15:49,991 I felt for the first time that Coalwood— part of this world. 208 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:55,037 Homer, believe me, there are worse places in the world than Coalwood. 209 00:15:56,247 --> 00:15:59,250 Besides, it's just a flying piece of metal. 210 00:16:00,543 --> 00:16:03,296 He was carried there by a rocket, Mr. Bykovsky. 211 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:06,048 Well, I don't know... 212 00:16:07,091 --> 00:16:09,552 When I was working on my rocket I felt myself… 213 00:16:09,635 --> 00:16:13,264 I felt like Werner von Braun. 214 00:16:15,057 --> 00:16:16,267 Let me take a look. 215 00:16:19,937 --> 00:16:21,439 homer 216 00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:25,318 This will remain between us. 217 00:16:27,361 --> 00:16:30,281 Mr. Bykovsky did a good job. 218 00:16:30,364 --> 00:16:32,492 Yes, he welded the puck well. 219 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:34,660 It looks exactly like the picture. 220 00:16:34,744 --> 00:16:37,288 - Unsurpassed. - So when will we launch? 221 00:16:37,371 --> 00:16:38,706 - Give me this. - On Saturday... 222 00:16:40,041 --> 00:16:44,086 - What is this, a weapon? - No, sir. It's a rocket. 223 00:16:44,712 --> 00:16:47,173 Dangerous devices on the school grounds are prohibited 224 00:16:48,216 --> 00:16:50,676 Mr. Turner, I asked for Homer bring her to school. 225 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,094 To show in class. 226 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:55,556 You know, the guys are thinking of taking part at the science fair. 227 00:16:57,308 --> 00:16:58,559 Be careful, gentlemen. 228 00:16:58,643 --> 00:17:01,562 - I will watch you. - Thank you, Mr. Turner. 229 00:17:03,564 --> 00:17:06,025 That science fair is rigged. All judges from Welch, 230 00:17:06,108 --> 00:17:11,572 - that's why only students from Welch will win. -Besides, science exhibitions for nerds. 231 00:17:11,656 --> 00:17:15,034 - Don't be offended, Quentin. - It is a pity that you think so. 232 00:17:15,117 --> 00:17:18,913 After all, the winners are invited to the National science fair in Indianapolis, 233 00:17:18,996 --> 00:17:22,667 and colleges across the country offer them scholarships. 234 00:17:22,750 --> 00:17:25,628 That's great. Have fun guys. 235 00:17:27,713 --> 00:17:30,716 Scholarships for winning a science fair? 236 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:32,552 Maybe it's not for you. 237 00:17:32,635 --> 00:17:36,055 - So? - Homer, you are very smart. 238 00:17:36,138 --> 00:17:38,140 But science requires mathematics, 239 00:17:38,224 --> 00:17:40,560 which never was your favorite subject. 240 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:44,605 You can't leave Coalwood in your dreams, homer 241 00:17:51,279 --> 00:17:54,198 "Hagarka-1". Brilliant, Homer. 242 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:56,701 she will fly only if you light the fuse. 243 00:17:56,784 --> 00:17:57,994 What the hell is an "alk"? 244 00:17:59,036 --> 00:18:03,374 - Such a bird that cannot fly. - Something like a parrot? 245 00:18:03,457 --> 00:18:05,251 Are you ready? 246 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:09,005 Youngstown was always fair, Otise, but... 247 00:18:10,089 --> 00:18:12,717 you are asking me to liberate half the city. 248 00:18:14,093 --> 00:18:18,264 The mine does not give what ten years ago, John 249 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:21,225 And we pay full salary for half the output. 250 00:18:21,309 --> 00:18:24,604 And if you open a new mine? 251 00:18:24,687 --> 00:18:29,483 There's still coal in there, Otis. Just to get to him. 252 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:33,154 Coalwood is running out Mr. Hickham. 253 00:18:37,825 --> 00:18:38,993 Quickly! 254 00:18:41,078 --> 00:18:45,958 -Ten. -Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. 255 00:18:46,459 --> 00:18:50,254 Five. Four. Three. Two… 256 00:18:53,674 --> 00:18:56,969 My God, she flies straight into the mine! 257 00:19:00,723 --> 00:19:03,476 I said that we ourselves do not know what are we doing! 258 00:19:03,559 --> 00:19:04,852 Oh no. 259 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:13,736 - I can't believe it. -Move. 260 00:19:16,197 --> 00:19:18,574 Holy shit, I thought it was a shell! 261 00:19:19,283 --> 00:19:21,619 I thought the bloody Russians were attacking. 262 00:19:21,702 --> 00:19:24,205 The boy will have an overflow. 263 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:32,463 So what were you doing in the basement? 264 00:19:32,546 --> 00:19:34,965 - Yes, sir. - Grandpa, Homer. 265 00:19:35,633 --> 00:19:38,177 You could have killed someone with this idiotic thing. 266 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:40,179 I know, sir. Sorry. 267 00:19:40,262 --> 00:19:42,973 Homer wants to build rockets. Yes, John? 268 00:19:43,057 --> 00:19:45,059 He has no idea what he wants to become. 269 00:19:46,227 --> 00:19:51,190 But I know who he is. He is a dangerous thief. 270 00:19:51,273 --> 00:19:53,567 - Dad -And also the one who helped him. 271 00:19:54,694 --> 00:19:59,240 Ike Bykovsky, right? If I you I'll catch you again 272 00:19:59,323 --> 00:20:02,618 on the territory of the company, you can't get rid of it that easily, do you understand? 273 00:20:04,036 --> 00:20:06,455 - Yes, sir. - Then march home. 274 00:20:22,763 --> 00:20:24,014 I'm listening 275 00:20:24,098 --> 00:20:25,850 What is the tunnel number? 276 00:20:26,434 --> 00:20:30,312 He called me a thief, mom, in front of everyone. 277 00:20:30,396 --> 00:20:34,191 - How could he? - It was completely wrong on his part. 278 00:20:35,067 --> 00:20:36,902 He would never say that about Jim. 279 00:20:36,986 --> 00:20:39,655 If he caught Jim in the act, 280 00:20:39,739 --> 00:20:42,366 then, probably, he would have laughed and said: "This is my son." 281 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:45,035 I know, sometimes it is difficult to understand him, homer, 282 00:20:45,119 --> 00:20:51,459 - but he loves you. - Loves the mine. Even more than Jim. 283 00:20:51,542 --> 00:20:54,503 - Even more than you. - It's time already. 284 00:20:55,963 --> 00:20:57,882 And what did it bring him? 285 00:20:57,965 --> 00:21:01,302 Nothing but a spot on the lung. 286 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:10,770 You don't understand what the mine gives me. You don't understand because you are still small. 287 00:21:11,937 --> 00:21:14,899 But you will soon understand. 288 00:21:25,910 --> 00:21:28,204 I will never climb there. 289 00:21:31,165 --> 00:21:33,667 You better talk to your son Elsie 290 00:21:34,710 --> 00:21:36,462 but he is very violent. 291 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:55,898 -Where are my rocket parts? - Where they belong. 292 00:22:16,544 --> 00:22:20,172 Quentin, you know, the rocket flew at least 30 m. 293 00:22:21,131 --> 00:22:22,842 Or even 60. 294 00:22:27,471 --> 00:22:28,931 Hey Stop it, Roy Lee! 295 00:22:29,014 --> 00:22:33,477 - Death to you, son of a bitch. -Enough. Now it's my turn. 296 00:22:33,561 --> 00:22:34,562 listen what's wrong with you 297 00:22:34,645 --> 00:22:36,564 Man, we need to go to that fair 298 00:22:36,647 --> 00:22:38,774 and not sit here like telepni. 299 00:22:38,857 --> 00:22:42,778 I have bad news for you, Homer. We are telepathic. 300 00:22:42,861 --> 00:22:46,699 And besides, is it your dad? didn't forbid us to collect rockets? 301 00:22:46,782 --> 00:22:49,618 No. He forbade collecting rockets on the territory of the company. 302 00:22:49,702 --> 00:22:52,871 You understand how far we have to go to go beyond its territory? 303 00:22:52,955 --> 00:22:55,874 -Yes. We have to get to Snakecrut. - Sneikruta? 304 00:22:55,958 --> 00:22:58,460 - It is 13 km. - Not so far. 305 00:22:58,544 --> 00:22:59,878 You could even walk there. 306 00:22:59,962 --> 00:23:03,215 On foot, yes. Fantastic idea. 307 00:23:03,299 --> 00:23:04,633 Come on! Let's! 308 00:23:04,717 --> 00:23:06,719 What the hell is wrong with you, Homer? 309 00:23:06,802 --> 00:23:08,637 I have the same chances with the fair, 310 00:23:08,721 --> 00:23:10,973 how are you with the football scholarship 311 00:23:11,473 --> 00:23:14,768 I know I will be a miner. I knew it from birth. 312 00:23:15,728 --> 00:23:19,189 - What's wrong with coal mining? - Nothing, Roy Lee. Coal is cool. 313 00:23:19,773 --> 00:23:22,985 That's why your stepfather - the biggest drunk in West Virginia. 314 00:23:23,694 --> 00:23:27,948 I'm not kidding guys! You yourself know, that mine will kill you. 315 00:23:28,032 --> 00:23:30,826 Have you heard the story about how did o'dell's dad die? 316 00:23:30,909 --> 00:23:33,746 -Homer, fuck it, man. -Shut up, Homer. 317 00:23:33,829 --> 00:23:38,250 The plate broke his neck and cut off his head. 318 00:23:38,334 --> 00:23:41,670 -Abomination! -Shut up! O'Dell! 319 00:23:42,963 --> 00:23:46,133 Get off me! 320 00:23:46,842 --> 00:23:49,053 Hey guys, we're looking for highway 52. 321 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:57,645 - Guys? - At the fork to the left. 322 00:23:57,728 --> 00:23:59,521 And another eight km. 323 00:24:00,272 --> 00:24:01,649 Thank you. 324 00:24:09,740 --> 00:24:11,784 Did you notice how she looked at me? 325 00:24:14,745 --> 00:24:16,664 Dude you all want to be miners 326 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:19,583 so go ahead, be a miner. 327 00:24:32,179 --> 00:24:35,015 That's where 328 00:24:49,530 --> 00:24:50,739 Tell us the truth, Homer. 329 00:24:50,823 --> 00:24:55,786 What are the chances of schoolchildren from Coalwood 330 00:24:55,869 --> 00:24:57,913 win the National Science Fair? 331 00:24:57,996 --> 00:24:59,873 One in a million, O'Dell. 332 00:25:01,250 --> 00:25:02,501 So good? 333 00:25:03,335 --> 00:25:07,631 What didn't you say right away? I took yours. give me that 334 00:25:08,757 --> 00:25:09,967 Quentin. 335 00:25:16,724 --> 00:25:17,891 What? 336 00:25:40,789 --> 00:25:46,670 - And for this we traveled 13 km? - Yeah, cool. What shall we call this place? 337 00:25:46,754 --> 00:25:49,923 -How about "Tryasovyna"? - Or "No Man's Land"? 338 00:25:51,300 --> 00:25:55,262 Is Cape Coalwood. It's just perfect. 339 00:25:56,346 --> 00:26:00,642 We could build a blockhouse here and launch pad. 340 00:26:01,268 --> 00:26:04,062 Even make a test bench! 341 00:26:15,741 --> 00:26:17,534 COALWOOD MISSILE AGENCY 342 00:26:17,618 --> 00:26:18,952 Dear Dr. von Braun. 343 00:26:19,036 --> 00:26:21,580 Our launch pad, named Cape Coalwood, 344 00:26:21,663 --> 00:26:22,915 already at the stage of completion. 345 00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:28,086 Thanks to the generosity of local entrepreneurs. 346 00:26:38,305 --> 00:26:40,057 Impressed with our efforts, 347 00:26:40,140 --> 00:26:42,518 everyone is willing to help by providing materials. 348 00:26:45,145 --> 00:26:47,731 We are very lucky to have the support our classmates. 349 00:26:47,815 --> 00:26:50,484 And the whole Coalwood community supports us. 350 00:26:50,567 --> 00:26:51,527 MOON OR DEATH 351 00:26:51,610 --> 00:26:54,321 Hey you rocket boy. Mars in the other direction. 352 00:26:54,404 --> 00:26:57,199 But no one encourages us so much, like my dad 353 00:26:57,282 --> 00:27:01,286 No, the company does not have excess cement for launch sites. 354 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:05,707 - I just wanted to ask. - Besides, I said, I have enough rockets. 355 00:27:06,583 --> 00:27:09,795 You said enough rockets on the territory of the company. 356 00:27:09,878 --> 00:27:12,005 And Sneikrut does not belong to the company. 357 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:15,926 - So, you go there for 13 km? - Yes, sir. 358 00:27:19,388 --> 00:27:21,056 Tell me something, Homer. 359 00:27:23,350 --> 00:27:26,186 What exactly does this Werner von Braun do 360 00:27:26,270 --> 00:27:28,605 and all his company of Germans? 361 00:27:29,189 --> 00:27:31,733 Because, as far as I'm concerned, it's all a delusion. 362 00:27:33,402 --> 00:27:36,029 You think that you can catch up with the Russians in space - a delusion? 363 00:27:36,113 --> 00:27:39,199 When the novelty wears off, they're all fired. 364 00:27:39,283 --> 00:27:41,994 Then, probably, they will have to look for it real work 365 00:27:42,077 --> 00:27:44,079 Work in a mine? 366 00:27:45,956 --> 00:27:47,207 Listen. 367 00:27:48,125 --> 00:27:53,755 Coal is used to produce steel. And if there is no steel, then there is no state. 368 00:27:53,839 --> 00:27:57,342 If you had something to think about, you would know that. 369 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:05,267 Well, who is it? Wait. 370 00:28:05,350 --> 00:28:09,605 OK, listen. I sent an engineer evaluate the possibility of a new move. 371 00:28:09,688 --> 00:28:11,565 There is some cement left, 372 00:28:11,648 --> 00:28:14,860 but it got a little wet from the rain, therefore it may not be applicable. 373 00:28:14,943 --> 00:28:17,529 But if you want, he's yours. 374 00:28:17,613 --> 00:28:18,864 Thank you, dad. 375 00:28:21,491 --> 00:28:22,826 I'll be there in a minute. 376 00:28:27,414 --> 00:28:31,793 And Miss Riley asked for you to record the results. 377 00:28:31,877 --> 00:28:35,422 You will receive grades when she returns. You have an hour. 378 00:28:36,381 --> 00:28:39,343 A potassium salt molecule contains a potassium atom. 379 00:28:39,426 --> 00:28:43,305 If you mix it with sugar and heat it... 380 00:28:43,388 --> 00:28:46,391 we will get three parts of oxygen, two parts of carbon dioxide, 381 00:28:46,475 --> 00:28:48,435 as well as other by-products. 382 00:28:48,518 --> 00:28:50,729 In other words, expanding gases. 383 00:28:50,812 --> 00:28:52,731 We can create excellent rocket fuel. 384 00:28:53,607 --> 00:28:54,733 Smells like candy. 385 00:28:58,528 --> 00:28:59,863 Better get started. 386 00:29:01,573 --> 00:29:02,699 Okay, hurry up. pour out 387 00:29:33,021 --> 00:29:36,400 Mr. Bolden, you have not seen for a while Mrs. Bykovsky? 388 00:29:36,483 --> 00:29:39,069 He no longer works here. 389 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:42,698 Your father sent him to the mine. 390 00:29:47,869 --> 00:29:50,497 it's all because of me because you helped me. 391 00:29:50,580 --> 00:29:54,334 Godi Your father is a fair man. 392 00:29:54,418 --> 00:29:56,795 He must be strict. 393 00:29:57,879 --> 00:30:01,008 Besides, he did me a favor transferring me 394 00:30:01,091 --> 00:30:02,467 What are you saying? 395 00:30:02,551 --> 00:30:06,430 Here I can earn twice as much. 396 00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:07,681 Really? 397 00:30:08,473 --> 00:30:12,019 I have relatives in Europe who have a hard time after the war. 398 00:30:12,728 --> 00:30:14,813 That's why my financial help they really need it. 399 00:30:14,896 --> 00:30:17,149 Trust me, the extra money won't hurt me. 400 00:30:17,232 --> 00:30:20,402 I'm sorry I can't do it anymore weld rockets for you. 401 00:30:23,697 --> 00:30:24,906 This is fortunate. 402 00:30:28,910 --> 00:30:31,079 Could you teach me how to weld? 403 00:30:31,913 --> 00:30:34,791 - Welding is not easy, Homer. - I will learn. 404 00:30:38,503 --> 00:30:40,255 Don't give up, huh? 405 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:44,051 I can't 406 00:30:54,269 --> 00:30:56,229 - Let's go, son. - Good morning, Mr. Bolden. 407 00:31:00,817 --> 00:31:03,862 Hey, Homer. I heard you told Aiko 408 00:31:03,945 --> 00:31:06,948 that you will launch the rocket again today? 409 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:09,242 I would love to look at it. 410 00:31:14,456 --> 00:31:17,250 Nine. Eight. Seven 411 00:31:17,334 --> 00:31:21,797 Six. Five. Four. Three. 412 00:31:24,758 --> 00:31:28,428 Carefully! Monsieur Bolden! 413 00:31:32,224 --> 00:31:35,727 - Mr. Bolden, are you all right? - Yes, everything is fine. 414 00:31:38,438 --> 00:31:41,400 -Excuse me. - Everything is fine. 415 00:31:41,900 --> 00:31:45,028 Homer, I was a pilot during the Second world war 416 00:31:45,821 --> 00:31:49,991 And when that missile flew at me I felt like I was back in those days. 417 00:31:52,285 --> 00:31:54,204 Show me this thing. 418 00:31:56,415 --> 00:31:58,667 Quality welding, Homer. 419 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:02,629 But the puck melted from the exhaust. 420 00:32:02,712 --> 00:32:06,633 We call it a nozzle. 421 00:32:07,426 --> 00:32:10,011 Son you can call it whatever you want 422 00:32:10,095 --> 00:32:14,558 but you should get better steel which would withstand high temperature. 423 00:32:14,641 --> 00:32:18,770 Steel of the tenth or twentieth mark, probably will do. 424 00:32:18,854 --> 00:32:22,232 - I can order you. - It would be great, Mr. Bolden. 425 00:32:22,315 --> 00:32:23,984 But it is quite expensive. 426 00:32:27,112 --> 00:32:31,032 Twenty kilometers of scrap iron, which is quite simple to undermine. 427 00:32:31,116 --> 00:32:32,784 And what will we say to the railway workers, 428 00:32:32,868 --> 00:32:34,619 who will catch us for disassembling the track? 429 00:32:34,703 --> 00:32:37,998 There are no trains here. There are many abandoned tracks in our district. 430 00:32:38,081 --> 00:32:41,501 Mines are closing, tracks are rusting. 431 00:32:46,673 --> 00:32:50,844 - Eight dollars and twenty cents. -Is it really worth 8.20? 432 00:32:51,678 --> 00:32:52,846 Per ton. 433 00:32:54,764 --> 00:32:55,974 Come on. 434 00:33:00,604 --> 00:33:03,315 - Pull! - But this thing by itself weighs a ton. 435 00:33:05,025 --> 00:33:08,945 -One hundred and eighty kilograms. - One hundred and eighty kilograms? 436 00:33:09,029 --> 00:33:10,322 Well, well. 437 00:33:11,865 --> 00:33:15,577 O'Dell, you say is this thing worth a dollar and 65 cents? 438 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:46,316 O'Dell? 439 00:33:47,442 --> 00:33:53,490 The mine is abandoned. Look at the corrosion. It was closed in 1951. 440 00:33:56,618 --> 00:33:58,203 -Devil! - Pick it up! 441 00:33:59,412 --> 00:34:01,540 Just lift! 442 00:34:05,043 --> 00:34:07,921 Help me. Come on! 443 00:34:08,004 --> 00:34:11,508 - Leave it! Just stop the train. - Roy Lee! 444 00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:17,055 - Stop! - Stop! There is no track! 445 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:19,766 - Stop! - Stop! 446 00:34:19,849 --> 00:34:22,394 - Stop! -No! Stop! 447 00:34:23,270 --> 00:34:25,689 - Stop! - Stop! 448 00:34:50,630 --> 00:34:53,300 Steel SAE 10-20. 449 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:55,343 An angle of 30 degrees is critical. 450 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:58,888 When the fuel burns, a controlled explosion occurs. 451 00:34:58,972 --> 00:35:01,766 The nozzle directs the flow of hot gas, 452 00:35:01,850 --> 00:35:05,729 which can reach the speed of sound, when it comes out of the nozzle hole! 453 00:35:05,812 --> 00:35:08,231 Hey Quentin. sorry 454 00:35:12,319 --> 00:35:16,031 This is called a taper hole. 455 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:18,825 We remove a little bit. 456 00:35:18,908 --> 00:35:22,078 HAGARKA-V 457 00:35:35,508 --> 00:35:38,970 And now it's melting. Good. 458 00:35:46,227 --> 00:35:48,605 What worries me is the mass of rocket fuel 459 00:35:48,688 --> 00:35:51,483 compared to the mass of an empty rocket will not be enough. 460 00:35:51,566 --> 00:35:55,528 - He worries that she will be a problem. - Why not extend it? 461 00:35:56,363 --> 00:36:00,575 The length will increase the volume for fuel and will not increase the mass much. 462 00:36:00,659 --> 00:36:02,077 Great thought. 463 00:36:24,391 --> 00:36:25,975 Yes. 464 00:36:27,644 --> 00:36:29,145 Here she is! 465 00:36:54,087 --> 00:36:58,216 I think we have rocket fuel air bubbles appear. 466 00:36:58,299 --> 00:37:01,636 When they encounter fire, then they become combustion chambers. 467 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,972 I think we need some astringent liquid. 468 00:37:04,055 --> 00:37:08,017 -How about gasoline? - This is a good idea. 469 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:12,647 "Four charred bodies of high school students 470 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:16,526 was found this morning when their toy rocket exploded." 471 00:37:17,694 --> 00:37:22,866 Alcohol. That is, alcohol is stable. And it evaporates quickly. 472 00:37:24,617 --> 00:37:26,953 Yes, but the alcohol must be 100%. 473 00:37:27,036 --> 00:37:29,873 Diluted liquids are not suitable for us, which are sold in stores. 474 00:37:29,956 --> 00:37:32,625 I have no idea where it can be found. 475 00:37:35,462 --> 00:37:38,423 Listen. I know some guys let me mess with them? 476 00:37:38,506 --> 00:37:40,258 I won't say a word. 477 00:37:43,219 --> 00:37:46,264 Is this rocket fuel or what? 478 00:38:20,089 --> 00:38:21,090 Perfectly. 479 00:38:22,383 --> 00:38:23,760 And how did they find out about it? 480 00:38:25,595 --> 00:38:26,721 From my brother. 481 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:33,186 If we adjust this time too, the whole district will laugh at us. 482 00:38:33,269 --> 00:38:36,356 -Who cares what they think? - It's easy for you to say, Quentin. 483 00:38:36,439 --> 00:38:40,777 - You are used to being made fun of. -OK. Quentin is right. 484 00:38:40,860 --> 00:38:44,113 Homer, you don't have to nothing to prove to anyone. 485 00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:48,159 Remember this. Now go launch your rocket. 486 00:38:54,624 --> 00:38:57,168 - Homer! - Hello, Dorothy. 487 00:38:58,628 --> 00:39:00,964 - Will this thing really go up into the sky? - Well... 488 00:39:01,047 --> 00:39:03,675 She would rather fly... 489 00:39:03,758 --> 00:39:07,220 otherwise you will die a virgin. 490 00:39:07,303 --> 00:39:09,681 And you can't find one for yourself better occupation? 491 00:39:10,515 --> 00:39:12,517 We do not have classes on Saturdays. 492 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:15,478 You girls are the only entertainment in town right now. 493 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:17,856 We wanted to go to war but then thought: 494 00:39:17,939 --> 00:39:20,775 "Why not take a look how will Homer blow himself up?" 495 00:39:22,318 --> 00:39:23,903 That's really funny, Jim. 496 00:39:42,297 --> 00:39:43,965 Homer, go ahead. We don't have much time 497 00:39:44,048 --> 00:39:45,300 Shut up, Jim. 498 00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:48,761 - Is everything ready? - Wait. 499 00:39:48,845 --> 00:39:50,179 How's that for "wait"? 500 00:39:50,263 --> 00:39:51,347 Where are you? 501 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:08,114 - Let's go already. - Good. 502 00:40:08,865 --> 00:40:11,451 She won't take off until someone pulls the cord. 503 00:40:17,498 --> 00:40:18,333 Ten. 504 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:22,211 Nine. Eight. Seven 505 00:40:22,921 --> 00:40:26,299 Six. Five. Four. 506 00:40:26,382 --> 00:40:27,634 Three. 507 00:40:30,136 --> 00:40:31,679 Oh God! 508 00:40:48,780 --> 00:40:50,031 This is great! 509 00:40:56,829 --> 00:40:58,831 Homer, that was incredible! 510 00:40:58,915 --> 00:41:00,249 Come on, Dorothy. 511 00:41:00,959 --> 00:41:02,835 I will say that it is incredible. 512 00:41:02,919 --> 00:41:05,421 The captain of the football team is jealous of you. 513 00:41:07,757 --> 00:41:10,176 And what do you think about the science fair now? 514 00:41:10,259 --> 00:41:11,761 I think we have a chance. 515 00:41:17,934 --> 00:41:19,435 Well, with God. 516 00:41:19,519 --> 00:41:22,230 Aunt Joan hasn't seen you about a year and a half. 517 00:41:22,313 --> 00:41:25,066 - You look like a sausage. - No, not similar at all. 518 00:41:26,651 --> 00:41:28,236 Happy birthday, Homer. 519 00:41:30,405 --> 00:41:32,407 She will stretch. 520 00:41:32,490 --> 00:41:34,242 Don't forget to thank her in a letter. 521 00:41:34,325 --> 00:41:36,077 -Good. - John? 522 00:41:37,912 --> 00:41:40,164 Oh, happy birthday, Homer. 523 00:41:41,791 --> 00:41:46,379 And I received this in the mail. Probably a gift from grandmother. 524 00:41:54,303 --> 00:41:56,139 This is an autographed photo. 525 00:41:56,222 --> 00:42:00,476 - Grandma's? Socks would be better. -Werner von Braun. 526 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:04,313 Hmm, how did he know when is your birthday 527 00:42:04,397 --> 00:42:05,523 He did not know. 528 00:42:05,606 --> 00:42:09,777 "Dear Homer, my congratulations on the beginning rocket design. 529 00:42:10,361 --> 00:42:11,988 Keep learning and maybe one day..." 530 00:42:12,071 --> 00:42:14,365 Boy, you'd better was interested in his hometown, 531 00:42:15,575 --> 00:42:18,036 instead of wasting your time 532 00:42:18,119 --> 00:42:20,872 on a certain Werner von Braun and some Cape Canaveral. 533 00:42:20,955 --> 00:42:23,624 John, it's his birthday. 534 00:42:27,545 --> 00:42:28,713 All right, Homer. I… 535 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:38,306 Yes? 536 00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:43,811 Homer, here we go again talk of a strike… 537 00:42:43,895 --> 00:42:46,022 - Your father... - Yes, he has a lot of problems. 538 00:42:46,105 --> 00:42:47,690 I know Well, I have to sneeze! 539 00:42:50,985 --> 00:42:53,488 "Principles of Guided Missile Design". 540 00:42:53,571 --> 00:42:57,033 I asked Miss Waters to order it a long time ago for you, and the book arrived just now. 541 00:42:59,327 --> 00:43:01,829 I know this math is difficult for you. For me too. 542 00:43:01,913 --> 00:43:03,456 Calculus, differential equations... 543 00:43:03,539 --> 00:43:04,999 No. I will study mathematics. 544 00:43:05,083 --> 00:43:07,668 That's great, Miss Riley. I will learn everything. 545 00:43:08,503 --> 00:43:10,338 This is the best present in the world for me. 546 00:43:12,090 --> 00:43:14,967 Thank you. I'll go and show the boys. 547 00:43:15,051 --> 00:43:18,054 -Quentin will probably go crazy... - Oh my God. 548 00:43:18,137 --> 00:43:20,264 - Watch where you are going. -Excuse me. 549 00:43:21,474 --> 00:43:23,476 - Where did you get it? - I gave it to him. 550 00:43:25,561 --> 00:43:26,729 Come on, Miss Riley. 551 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:33,528 Miss Riley, our job is to give these children education, not baseless hopes. 552 00:43:34,570 --> 00:43:37,281 Unfounded hopes? 553 00:43:37,365 --> 00:43:38,866 You want me to sit quietly 554 00:43:38,950 --> 00:43:41,494 and allowed them to breathe coal dust for the rest of your life? 555 00:43:42,745 --> 00:43:44,705 Miss Riley, now and then 556 00:43:44,789 --> 00:43:47,500 some lucky person will get there on a scholarship to the university. 557 00:43:47,583 --> 00:43:50,711 And the rest will work in the mine. 558 00:43:50,795 --> 00:43:53,881 And I believe in those who are not lucky. 559 00:43:53,965 --> 00:43:57,426 I must, Mr. Turner, otherwise I will go crazy myself. 560 00:44:03,099 --> 00:44:04,767 Good. 561 00:44:04,851 --> 00:44:06,978 Homer. Happy birthday, son. 562 00:44:08,312 --> 00:44:10,273 Good news for you, Homer. 563 00:44:10,356 --> 00:44:13,484 Say hello to Fred Smith from West Virginia University. 564 00:44:13,568 --> 00:44:15,027 - Congratulations, Homer. - Good afternoon, sir. 565 00:44:15,111 --> 00:44:17,071 Mr. Smith wants Jim to play football there. 566 00:44:17,155 --> 00:44:19,407 He offers him a scholarship. 567 00:44:20,616 --> 00:44:23,995 - So, congratulations, Jim. - Are you playing, son? 568 00:44:24,704 --> 00:44:27,832 No, Homer launches rockets. Such that "just" and all that. 569 00:44:27,915 --> 00:44:29,834 Well, rockets aren't exactly my specialty. 570 00:44:29,917 --> 00:44:31,836 But try and maybe you will also get into college. 571 00:44:31,919 --> 00:44:34,213 Yeah, for a science fiction scholarship. 572 00:44:34,297 --> 00:44:35,673 Jim 573 00:44:47,018 --> 00:44:50,521 Dear Dr. von Braun, thank you for the autographed photo. 574 00:44:50,605 --> 00:44:53,357 She will inspire me for further work 575 00:44:53,441 --> 00:44:57,445 and participation in the fateful for us science fair in the spring. 576 00:45:24,055 --> 00:45:25,765 Today we are launching a rocket. 577 00:45:27,975 --> 00:45:30,144 Maybe you'd like to take a look. 578 00:45:30,853 --> 00:45:32,813 I still have a lot to do. 579 00:45:35,650 --> 00:45:39,195 How come you never have anything to do when does jim play? 580 00:45:39,278 --> 00:45:40,863 You don't miss a single game. 581 00:45:46,953 --> 00:45:48,204 When is the launch? 582 00:45:50,081 --> 00:45:51,248 Around 4:00 p.m. 583 00:45:53,417 --> 00:45:55,461 I can't promise... 584 00:45:57,964 --> 00:45:59,840 Someone pulled the prop too close. 585 00:46:04,553 --> 00:46:05,888 am i listening 586 00:46:07,348 --> 00:46:11,102 Oh, thank God. Yes, I will now. 587 00:46:13,562 --> 00:46:14,689 No one was hurt. 588 00:46:21,696 --> 00:46:24,073 Forward, rocketeers! 589 00:46:27,618 --> 00:46:30,746 Ten. Nine. Eight. 590 00:46:30,830 --> 00:46:34,250 Seven. Six. Five. Four. 591 00:46:34,333 --> 00:46:37,545 Three. Two. One. Launching! 592 00:46:54,061 --> 00:46:55,438 Did you see it? do you see 593 00:46:56,147 --> 00:46:59,025 -No. Yes. Do you see? - Yes, I see. 594 00:46:59,108 --> 00:47:02,445 -How much time? -About 12 seconds. 595 00:47:02,528 --> 00:47:04,905 -Which one of you is Homer Hickam? - It's me, sir. 596 00:47:04,989 --> 00:47:07,908 I'm Basil Thorpe from the Bluefield Telegraph. 597 00:47:07,992 --> 00:47:11,370 - Can I ask you a few questions? -Of course. 598 00:47:13,289 --> 00:47:17,543 "The silver cylinder shot out, leaving behind a pillar of flame and smoke, 599 00:47:17,626 --> 00:47:20,880 overtaking the wind and soaring into the sky, 600 00:47:20,963 --> 00:47:23,174 launched by the rocket boys from Big Creek School. 601 00:47:23,257 --> 00:47:25,926 These guys use force mind, not body 602 00:47:26,635 --> 00:47:29,513 and they don't play football and into the fire of Apollo". 603 00:47:30,222 --> 00:47:33,017 - Hello, Homer. - Hello, Dorothy. 604 00:47:34,101 --> 00:47:37,521 - Put your autograph on the newspaper. -Of course. 605 00:47:38,606 --> 00:47:40,691 I am sure that one day you will become famous. 606 00:47:44,278 --> 00:47:48,365 G-O-M-E-R. 607 00:47:50,117 --> 00:47:51,827 Who is Homer Hickam here? 608 00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:57,208 CABINET 609 00:47:57,291 --> 00:47:58,959 I'm sorry 610 00:47:59,043 --> 00:48:01,754 -What did taxpayers pay for... - What is happening? 611 00:48:01,837 --> 00:48:03,297 Miss Riley, this is none of your business. 612 00:48:04,381 --> 00:48:06,801 You have these guys in handcuffs. 613 00:48:06,884 --> 00:48:11,430 You have these guys in handcuffs at school, Mr. Turner. 614 00:48:11,514 --> 00:48:14,433 You've probably heard of a forest fire near Welch last week. 615 00:48:14,517 --> 00:48:16,060 Many trees burned. 616 00:48:16,143 --> 00:48:18,229 - And equipment. -Remove their handcuffs. 617 00:48:18,312 --> 00:48:20,731 A rocket was found near the road. 618 00:48:20,815 --> 00:48:22,108 We knew it was taken from her. 619 00:48:22,191 --> 00:48:24,443 But they didn't know where it came from, 620 00:48:24,527 --> 00:48:25,694 until this morning. 621 00:48:26,445 --> 00:48:29,198 Mr. Hickam, you know the location of all your missiles? 622 00:48:30,074 --> 00:48:31,450 No, sir. I don't know. 623 00:48:44,505 --> 00:48:47,007 If you were of age, I would be in prison right now. 624 00:48:47,591 --> 00:48:49,718 - I know, dad. - Homer, I didn't understand you. 625 00:48:49,802 --> 00:48:51,262 I was often angry with you. 626 00:48:51,345 --> 00:48:55,474 But boy, this is the first time when I'm ashamed of you 627 00:48:58,185 --> 00:48:59,854 Stop it! 628 00:48:59,937 --> 00:49:04,984 -Enough! - Get in the car, Homer! 629 00:49:06,026 --> 00:49:07,278 Homer, get in the car! 630 00:49:07,361 --> 00:49:10,489 Idiot! I should have killed you. 631 00:49:16,245 --> 00:49:18,664 We're not in a mine, Hikkam. 632 00:49:18,747 --> 00:49:22,042 - This is none of your business. - Son, get in the car to Homer. 633 00:49:23,711 --> 00:49:26,172 Listen here, you drunken bitch. 634 00:49:26,881 --> 00:49:29,592 If the boy's father were alive, he would show you. 635 00:49:29,675 --> 00:49:31,635 So I'll do it for him. 636 00:49:31,719 --> 00:49:35,139 If I see him with a bruise you will get a new scar. 637 00:49:35,764 --> 00:49:38,309 If he limps, you will need crutches! 638 00:49:39,935 --> 00:49:43,189 do you hear can you hear me 639 00:49:48,110 --> 00:49:52,740 - Just so you know, I will complain to the trade union! - But you left together with your trade union. 640 00:50:08,964 --> 00:50:13,302 Your father was one of the best people who worked for me. 641 00:50:19,266 --> 00:50:20,601 I was lucky to know him. 642 00:51:11,819 --> 00:51:12,945 Come on. 643 00:51:15,656 --> 00:51:18,117 Let's go and disperse. 644 00:51:43,225 --> 00:51:45,978 BEING FUN IS WISE 645 00:51:49,732 --> 00:51:51,483 They saw us being arrested. 646 00:51:52,651 --> 00:51:56,989 In fact, we are ex-prisoners. They will never dance with us. 647 00:51:57,072 --> 00:52:01,035 God, Quentin. You know nothing about women. 648 00:52:03,662 --> 00:52:06,248 I heard she broke up with that a close athlete. 649 00:52:09,501 --> 00:52:11,045 Goodbye, hopeless. 650 00:52:40,324 --> 00:52:41,408 Hi Homer. 651 00:52:42,743 --> 00:52:43,994 Hi Dorothy. 652 00:52:46,246 --> 00:52:48,582 Jim, look who's here. 653 00:52:48,665 --> 00:52:50,417 Isn't it time for you to sleep? 654 00:52:51,460 --> 00:52:52,669 Come on. 655 00:52:53,921 --> 00:52:55,130 Jim 656 00:53:00,219 --> 00:53:01,220 Well done. 657 00:53:30,707 --> 00:53:32,209 Hello, Valentin. 658 00:53:35,379 --> 00:53:37,172 I'm glad you weren't imprisoned. 659 00:53:52,396 --> 00:53:55,232 It was interesting to observe that how your rockets flew into the sky. 660 00:54:37,107 --> 00:54:40,486 And you saw the movie "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?" 661 00:54:47,034 --> 00:54:51,455 Homer! We are here! 662 00:54:51,997 --> 00:54:55,292 Homer! 663 00:54:55,375 --> 00:54:56,460 What is it? 664 00:55:10,057 --> 00:55:11,266 Mom! 665 00:55:13,810 --> 00:55:15,062 Mom! What… 666 00:55:15,145 --> 00:55:17,689 Your father must always be a hero. 667 00:55:18,482 --> 00:55:21,944 I swear if he dies I will not shed a tear. 668 00:55:42,297 --> 00:55:43,882 Rising! 669 00:56:11,577 --> 00:56:12,703 Who is this? 670 00:56:23,630 --> 00:56:25,340 This is Hayk Bykovsky. 671 00:56:26,133 --> 00:56:27,384 Bykovsky 672 00:56:32,472 --> 00:56:33,807 This is John Hickam. 673 00:56:35,517 --> 00:56:36,560 Daddy! 674 00:56:36,643 --> 00:56:39,896 The cable cracked. Maybe it broke his head. 675 00:56:44,484 --> 00:56:46,028 Out of the way! 676 00:56:46,111 --> 00:56:48,196 Back off, people. Let us pass. 677 00:56:50,407 --> 00:56:51,700 I'll tell you what, Homer. 678 00:56:51,783 --> 00:56:55,037 Out of a dozen people would die today, if it wasn't for your father. 679 00:57:40,749 --> 00:57:41,875 Thank you doctor. 680 00:57:43,085 --> 00:57:45,712 Be there. 681 00:58:06,400 --> 00:58:11,279 The doctor says that your father may lose an eye. 682 00:58:13,031 --> 00:58:16,618 He will be sent to a hospital in Charleston, 683 00:58:17,869 --> 00:58:19,788 but the company will not pay for the full treatment. 684 00:58:21,081 --> 00:58:25,043 I'll go to the mine and ask for Jake Mosby hire me 685 00:58:25,669 --> 00:58:27,879 You can't, Jim. You must study. 686 00:58:27,963 --> 00:58:31,216 Our house is owned by the company, mom, like half the furniture in it. 687 00:58:32,134 --> 00:58:34,928 If you drop out, you will lose the scholarship. 688 00:58:35,512 --> 00:58:37,556 Homer, I'm the oldest. This is my duty. 689 00:58:37,639 --> 00:58:38,890 I will go to work as a miner. 690 00:59:16,720 --> 00:59:18,805 - Here, Mr. Turner. -Thank you. 691 00:59:23,602 --> 00:59:26,772 Coal mining is an honorable trade, Mr. Hickham. 692 00:59:30,233 --> 00:59:31,610 And you should not be ashamed of this. 693 00:59:47,167 --> 00:59:50,253 Miss Riley! 694 01:01:18,008 --> 01:01:19,426 Turn on the lantern, boy. 695 01:02:05,847 --> 01:02:10,852 Do you remember when you gave them to me John? Carbon crystals from the mine. 696 01:02:11,436 --> 01:02:14,940 Yes. During the honeymoon. In Myrtle Beach. 697 01:02:17,150 --> 01:02:18,360 And you said… 698 01:02:18,443 --> 01:02:22,614 "You always wanted diamonds, but this is the best I can give you. 699 01:02:22,697 --> 01:02:24,282 I wish they were diamonds." 700 01:02:25,325 --> 01:02:27,911 John, I never wanted diamonds. 701 01:02:35,126 --> 01:02:36,836 This year 702 01:02:36,920 --> 01:02:39,881 was very difficult for the mine. 703 01:02:42,008 --> 01:02:45,971 Quarrels and talk of a strike. 704 01:02:48,139 --> 01:02:51,518 And an accident only makes everything worse. 705 01:02:53,770 --> 01:02:55,438 In a way… 706 01:02:56,273 --> 01:02:59,818 it is my fault for what happened with Mr. Bykovsky. 707 01:02:59,901 --> 01:03:01,194 Listen, Homer. 708 01:03:04,281 --> 01:03:05,407 A month ago 709 01:03:06,866 --> 01:03:10,704 I suggested that Ike return to the workshop, 710 01:03:10,787 --> 01:03:12,580 but he didn't want to. 711 01:03:12,664 --> 01:03:16,126 He stayed to work in the mine, because they paid better there. 712 01:03:17,419 --> 01:03:21,381 It was his decision. do you understand 713 01:03:22,757 --> 01:03:23,967 yes sir 714 01:03:26,845 --> 01:03:31,599 And well, mining coal is so bad, how did you imagine 715 01:03:32,142 --> 01:03:33,435 Probably not. 716 01:03:36,396 --> 01:03:37,564 But almost. 717 01:03:58,918 --> 01:04:02,714 Everyone says hello to you. Michael and Billy. 718 01:04:03,298 --> 01:04:04,424 Valentin Carmina. 719 01:04:06,176 --> 01:04:08,678 - And Miss Riley? - We rarely see her. 720 01:04:09,262 --> 01:04:11,556 She has a new boyfriend from Welch. 721 01:04:13,558 --> 01:04:16,061 Tell me, how is it down there? 722 01:04:20,648 --> 01:04:22,442 Get used to it over time. 723 01:04:24,194 --> 01:04:26,905 In addition, coal mining has its charms. 724 01:04:27,405 --> 01:04:28,573 Feel it here. 725 01:04:30,200 --> 01:04:33,703 Dude, no wonder my stepdad spanks so well. 726 01:04:33,787 --> 01:04:36,664 After a month in the mine you will cut him down easily. 727 01:04:39,542 --> 01:04:40,919 Well, I have time. 728 01:04:51,805 --> 01:04:53,848 -See you soon. - Come on. 729 01:04:54,391 --> 01:04:55,725 See you later, Homer. 730 01:04:58,353 --> 01:05:00,021 In the name of Christ we pray. 731 01:05:00,105 --> 01:05:01,940 -Amen. -Amen. 732 01:05:07,445 --> 01:05:10,115 We thank you, Homer, for what you sacrifice for us. 733 01:05:10,782 --> 01:05:14,744 You will be able to go back to school very soon and finish the school year. 734 01:05:16,788 --> 01:05:18,415 I won't go back to school. 735 01:05:19,791 --> 01:05:23,169 Until the end of the semester everything few weeks, I will continue to work. 736 01:05:23,253 --> 01:05:25,463 I think you need to finish school. 737 01:05:29,134 --> 01:05:30,510 Well, tell him, John. 738 01:05:33,012 --> 01:05:34,889 Homer is no longer a child. 739 01:05:37,851 --> 01:05:39,894 I can't tell him anything. 740 01:05:54,159 --> 01:05:57,954 I'm telling you, John, people have been laid off not under contract. 741 01:05:58,037 --> 01:06:01,875 - Well, the company did what it could. - The trade union will not like it. 742 01:06:02,625 --> 01:06:06,045 Take your time, Jake. This is my first day at work. 743 01:06:11,384 --> 01:06:14,971 Hey Lenny, how are you? 744 01:06:15,054 --> 01:06:18,725 All your old man's, John. Glad you're back. 745 01:06:18,808 --> 01:06:19,976 Thank you. 746 01:06:24,939 --> 01:06:29,277 healthy I'm going to the slaughter. do you want with me 747 01:06:33,823 --> 01:06:37,285 Although I don't have any that piece of paper from the university 748 01:06:37,368 --> 01:06:38,953 they listen to me 749 01:06:40,705 --> 01:06:44,459 - Do you know why? - Because you know more than them. 750 01:06:44,542 --> 01:06:46,377 Of course, more. 751 01:06:47,045 --> 01:06:51,591 Homer, I know this mine like a man. 752 01:06:51,674 --> 01:06:54,093 I just need to look around... 753 01:06:57,347 --> 01:06:58,973 Are you okay? 754 01:07:00,225 --> 01:07:02,560 I am not afraid of coal dust. 755 01:07:03,102 --> 01:07:05,396 Hell, Homer, I was born for this job. 756 01:07:05,480 --> 01:07:08,566 I wouldn't be surprised if you feel the same way. 757 01:07:09,317 --> 01:07:11,236 Let's see how coal is mined! 758 01:07:19,077 --> 01:07:19,994 Elsie. 759 01:07:21,788 --> 01:07:25,250 Will you wait for lunch? I need to make a call. 760 01:07:31,673 --> 01:07:32,757 homer 761 01:07:35,343 --> 01:07:38,012 I was in the store today and heard interesting conversations. 762 01:07:52,193 --> 01:07:55,446 God, how hard it is for this city something to keep secret, right? 763 01:07:55,530 --> 01:08:00,201 But I think I did well. You know, there are rumors 764 01:08:00,285 --> 01:08:03,329 that I'm going to Welch to see some guy. 765 01:08:03,413 --> 01:08:05,248 I wish it were true. 766 01:08:06,165 --> 01:08:11,421 Doctors say it's Hodgkin's lymphoma can give remission, so I have time. 767 01:08:12,213 --> 01:08:14,048 Can I help you with anything? 768 01:08:15,091 --> 01:08:16,801 You can forgive me. 769 01:08:18,386 --> 01:08:22,682 - For what? - My mission is to teach. 770 01:08:23,516 --> 01:08:26,269 And I thought if you go to the fair, 771 01:08:26,853 --> 01:08:28,062 get scholarships 772 01:08:28,146 --> 01:08:30,565 become famous and do something important in life 773 01:08:31,608 --> 01:08:34,110 then my life will mean something. 774 01:08:36,529 --> 01:08:37,780 homer 775 01:08:41,451 --> 01:08:42,619 You know what? 776 01:08:43,870 --> 01:08:47,707 Sometimes you shouldn't listen to others. 777 01:08:47,790 --> 01:08:50,168 Only himself. 778 01:08:51,794 --> 01:08:54,380 You don't belong in that mine. 779 01:08:54,464 --> 01:08:57,717 Do you know why? Because I think you have other plans. 780 01:08:59,010 --> 01:09:03,473 You have to know something. I'm proud of you. 781 01:09:04,349 --> 01:09:07,977 Really. So that you don't choose. 782 01:09:28,665 --> 01:09:31,959 HEIGHT AND RANGE OF ROCKET FLIGHTS 783 01:10:50,413 --> 01:10:53,082 I'm sorry, madam. Is Quentin at home? 784 01:11:00,047 --> 01:11:01,257 Quentin. 785 01:11:06,304 --> 01:11:10,099 Homer, did you solve this equation yourself? 786 01:11:10,183 --> 01:11:13,561 If the calculations are correct, this proves… 787 01:11:13,644 --> 01:11:17,315 - We didn't cause that fire! -Quentin, what are you doing? 788 01:11:17,398 --> 01:11:20,401 So, that day we couldn't find only the Hagarka-XIII rocket. 789 01:11:20,485 --> 01:11:23,196 And our fall time calculations for "Hagarka-XII", 790 01:11:23,279 --> 01:11:26,115 absolutely identical, give the result in about 14 seconds. 791 01:11:26,199 --> 01:11:28,743 If you help with trigonometry, Quene, 792 01:11:28,826 --> 01:11:31,245 we can calculate where that rocket landed. 793 01:11:46,177 --> 01:11:48,679 1,928 km? 794 01:11:50,056 --> 01:11:51,557 1.9 km. 795 01:11:54,227 --> 01:11:55,561 - Homer. -What? 796 01:11:59,607 --> 01:12:02,985 You don't tell Roy Lee and O'Dell where do i live 797 01:12:04,320 --> 01:12:06,823 At least you live in the governor's house. 798 01:12:08,324 --> 01:12:10,201 They'll still think you're weird. 799 01:12:16,332 --> 01:12:17,667 See you at dawn. 800 01:12:19,210 --> 01:12:20,670 Don't you have to go to the mine? 801 01:12:22,213 --> 01:12:24,006 I don't work there anymore. 802 01:12:40,147 --> 01:12:41,315 Time. 803 01:12:48,990 --> 01:12:50,032 Two. 804 01:13:00,084 --> 01:13:01,335 Ninety-nine. 805 01:13:05,923 --> 01:13:07,174 One hundred and seven 806 01:13:27,570 --> 01:13:29,155 One hundred and twenty six. 807 01:13:30,907 --> 01:13:35,870 That is, 1,920 m. It should be somewhere here. 808 01:14:00,353 --> 01:14:01,646 What are we doing wrong? 809 01:14:02,897 --> 01:14:06,609 I don't know. Just checked the calculations again. 810 01:14:16,619 --> 01:14:20,706 - Was it windy that day? - I don't remember. 811 01:14:20,790 --> 01:14:25,252 Because if there was, it was from the west. 812 01:14:26,128 --> 01:14:28,547 And threw away the rocket... 813 01:14:31,509 --> 01:14:32,510 from there 814 01:14:37,264 --> 01:14:38,516 Ingenious! 815 01:14:39,642 --> 01:14:40,851 Related… 816 01:14:47,692 --> 01:14:51,112 Mister Heyes, where are you in such a hurry? 817 01:14:51,904 --> 01:14:54,156 Everyone in their places. 818 01:14:54,240 --> 01:14:57,493 Miss Stanton, Miss Blue, oh well. Take your seats. 819 01:14:57,576 --> 01:15:01,789 Mr. Hancock. That goes for you too, Mr. Wilson. 820 01:15:06,919 --> 01:15:11,257 -Miss Riley, what's going on here? - They didn't set fire to the forest, Mr. Turner. 821 01:15:12,008 --> 01:15:14,760 First of all, you are not a student in this class. 822 01:15:14,844 --> 01:15:18,681 Neither do you, Mr. Turner. Let the guy prove himself. 823 01:15:18,764 --> 01:15:23,019 And secondly, this rocket does not prove anything. 824 01:15:23,102 --> 01:15:25,896 You yourself have confirmed that you do not know lost several rockets. 825 01:15:25,980 --> 01:15:28,149 You will not be able to convincingly prove 826 01:15:28,232 --> 01:15:30,568 that some rocket did not cause the fire. 827 01:15:30,651 --> 01:15:32,153 I can 828 01:15:38,659 --> 01:15:41,287 That is, you, after leaving school, 829 01:15:41,370 --> 01:15:43,456 became not only an expert from rocketry, 830 01:15:43,539 --> 01:15:45,082 and also from trigonometry? 831 01:15:45,166 --> 01:15:47,293 - I didn't say that I... - The mine taught you more... 832 01:15:47,376 --> 01:15:48,711 than school 833 01:15:49,795 --> 01:15:53,049 Let the guy speak. Go Homer. 834 01:15:53,132 --> 01:15:55,342 So a fire broke out near Welch, 835 01:15:55,426 --> 01:15:58,179 which is only five kilometers away from the launch pad. 836 01:15:58,262 --> 01:16:02,767 At the time of the fire, we could launch a rocket only one and a half kilometers... 837 01:16:02,850 --> 01:16:05,394 and that's where they found her, Mr. Turner. 838 01:16:06,395 --> 01:16:09,690 You see, Mr. Turner, that rocket was falling for 14 seconds, which means 839 01:16:09,774 --> 01:16:12,443 that it rose to a height of 900 m. 840 01:16:12,526 --> 01:16:18,783 And according to the formula, S is equal to multiply A by one second by T squared, 841 01:16:18,866 --> 01:16:22,286 where S is height, A is the gravitational constant, or 32, 842 01:16:22,369 --> 01:16:24,955 and T is the time during which the rocket was descending. 843 01:16:25,039 --> 01:16:27,249 -Speed is acceleration... - Show him, Homer. 844 01:16:27,333 --> 01:16:30,294 …multiplied by time. Is that clear to you, Mr. Turner? 845 01:16:30,377 --> 01:16:33,089 OK. We were all amazed. 846 01:16:33,881 --> 01:16:36,967 But could you then say who caused the fire if not you? 847 01:16:40,012 --> 01:16:41,055 What is it? 848 01:16:42,139 --> 01:16:46,310 Whatever it is, it's brilliant. Plates work on springs. 849 01:16:46,894 --> 01:16:50,523 It's not a rocket at all. This is an aeronautical signal. 850 01:16:53,567 --> 01:16:57,279 Welch has an airport. Right above where the fire started. 851 01:17:06,997 --> 01:17:10,459 Mr. Hickam, come into my office, when we go back to school 852 01:17:11,460 --> 01:17:14,839 You will participate at the science fair, right? 853 01:17:14,922 --> 01:17:19,385 - Yes, sir. -If you will represent our school, 854 01:17:20,136 --> 01:17:22,721 you should be her student. 855 01:17:26,016 --> 01:17:27,226 Exhilarating. 856 01:17:31,438 --> 01:17:33,315 Make a drawing for Mr. Bolden to construct? 857 01:17:33,399 --> 01:17:35,109 Let me take a look. 858 01:17:36,235 --> 01:17:37,736 -Yes. - Homer. 859 01:17:37,820 --> 01:17:39,405 Hello, Dad. 860 01:17:40,030 --> 01:17:43,159 - Where did all this come from? - The fire did not break out because of us. 861 01:17:43,242 --> 01:17:46,203 - This was given to us. - And that was not our rocket. 862 01:17:47,621 --> 01:17:48,956 Time for you all to go home. 863 01:17:50,666 --> 01:17:51,750 yes sir 864 01:18:08,309 --> 01:18:10,227 Is that why you missed work today? 865 01:18:11,562 --> 01:18:12,897 yes sir 866 01:18:16,066 --> 01:18:18,819 I thought you forgot about that delusion, Homer. 867 01:18:19,945 --> 01:18:22,865 - I thought you wouldn't do this anymore. - Dad, this is not a delusion. 868 01:18:22,948 --> 01:18:25,659 Son, I will not argue with you. 869 01:18:27,453 --> 01:18:30,789 But I must say that I am you very proud in recent weeks. 870 01:18:31,373 --> 01:18:34,960 You did a great job at the mine. 871 01:18:36,253 --> 01:18:38,589 If you keep it up you will soon take my place. 872 01:18:39,173 --> 01:18:40,799 Everyone says so. 873 01:18:43,510 --> 01:18:46,013 Can you imagine how proud I would be? 874 01:18:48,557 --> 01:18:51,435 I guess what I really want to say is… 875 01:18:51,518 --> 01:18:55,564 if these rockets are so important to you 876 01:18:55,648 --> 01:18:59,568 so be it. Just be careful. 877 01:18:59,652 --> 01:19:01,403 I think this is not the worst hobby in the world. 878 01:19:02,780 --> 01:19:07,618 But this is not a reason to skip work. And you should remember that. 879 01:19:08,994 --> 01:19:11,664 So let's go explain everything to Jake. 880 01:19:13,082 --> 01:19:15,918 You will say that you will work night shift today. 881 01:19:16,001 --> 01:19:17,336 No. 882 01:19:20,839 --> 01:19:23,634 The mine is your life. Not mine. 883 01:19:30,140 --> 01:19:32,017 I will never go back there again. 884 01:19:39,149 --> 01:19:41,151 I want to fly into space. 885 01:20:05,009 --> 01:20:08,679 Homer Hickam, Roy Lee Cook, Quentin Wilson 886 01:20:09,263 --> 01:20:11,432 and Sherman O'Dell of Big Creek School 887 01:20:11,515 --> 01:20:14,810 are awarded for success in amateur rocket design. 888 01:20:34,580 --> 01:20:36,707 Can't believe we beat the guy with a robot dog. 889 01:20:36,790 --> 01:20:39,752 I thought that clear ear would win. 890 01:20:40,794 --> 01:20:43,672 Miss Wade is now arranging the trip, but… 891 01:20:44,465 --> 01:20:46,842 you have to decide which one of you will go to Indianapolis. 892 01:20:47,968 --> 01:20:50,137 - We are all going. -Yes. 893 01:20:50,220 --> 01:20:53,557 Son, I would also like that, but here there is no way to send you all away. 894 01:20:54,141 --> 01:20:57,686 Only one. Let me know by Friday. 895 01:20:58,270 --> 01:21:00,147 You did a great job with your task. 896 01:21:12,618 --> 01:21:15,579 I need to borrow a suitcase as well write down your addresses, 897 01:21:15,662 --> 01:21:16,997 to send you postcards. 898 01:21:17,081 --> 01:21:18,457 -Shut up. -Gay. 899 01:21:19,124 --> 01:21:21,585 Good for you, man. You know, Homer, it will be you. 900 01:21:21,668 --> 01:21:22,836 Yes. 901 01:21:24,171 --> 01:21:26,173 Say hello to the big world. 902 01:21:27,383 --> 01:21:29,259 - Do we know what we want? -Yes! 903 01:21:29,343 --> 01:21:31,512 - Do we get it? -No! 904 01:21:31,595 --> 01:21:35,474 Everyone who is in favor of a strike, say yes! 905 01:21:35,557 --> 01:21:36,725 -Yes! -Yes! 906 01:21:36,809 --> 01:21:39,103 -Ahead! -Yes! 907 01:21:39,895 --> 01:21:43,107 Let's show them! Strike "yes!" 908 01:21:43,941 --> 01:21:46,110 Strike! 909 01:22:04,336 --> 01:22:05,921 This time everything is serious. 910 01:22:06,004 --> 01:22:07,673 Everyone says it will be a protracted strike. 911 01:22:07,756 --> 01:22:10,509 It will be, I think so too. 912 01:22:11,385 --> 01:22:13,178 Ungrateful sons of bitches. 913 01:22:13,262 --> 01:22:15,347 Mom, didn't you see the green suitcase? 914 01:22:15,431 --> 01:22:17,975 - Looked in the attic? -Yes. 915 01:22:18,517 --> 01:22:20,978 Then I don't know. John, where is our suitcase? 916 01:22:23,522 --> 01:22:27,151 How the hell am I supposed to know where our suitcase is? 917 01:22:27,651 --> 01:22:28,902 I don't know, dear. 918 01:22:44,042 --> 01:22:47,421 - John. - Do not go outside! 919 01:22:52,551 --> 01:22:53,677 Vernon! 920 01:22:54,553 --> 01:22:58,223 - I will kill that bastard. - Don't be a fool. 921 01:22:58,307 --> 01:22:59,850 And what will we do? 922 01:23:01,810 --> 01:23:06,565 Nothing. That drunk bastard and won't hit the barn. 923 01:23:06,648 --> 01:23:09,318 - He wanted to kill you. - You can't do nothing... 924 01:23:09,401 --> 01:23:12,029 It's not your problem, Homer. 925 01:23:12,112 --> 01:23:14,198 You have more important things to do worry about them. 926 01:23:15,115 --> 01:23:17,826 Go find your suitcase. 927 01:23:22,581 --> 01:23:23,624 Forget it, Homer. 928 01:23:25,584 --> 01:23:26,877 Shut up, Jim! 929 01:23:28,795 --> 01:23:32,007 Look, I'm sorry that it is everything happens. But it's not my fault! 930 01:23:32,591 --> 01:23:35,093 - What do you want from me anyway? -Hold your tongue, Homer. 931 01:23:35,177 --> 01:23:37,930 Victory in Indianapolis would open the door to college for me! 932 01:23:38,013 --> 01:23:41,975 And then to work at Cape Canaveral! There are no prospects here. 933 01:23:42,059 --> 01:23:46,355 The city is dying! The mine is dying! This is known to everyone except you! 934 01:23:46,438 --> 01:23:48,857 If you really want to get out of here, then come on! 935 01:23:49,441 --> 01:23:51,610 - Yes, I will go! - Come on! 936 01:23:52,194 --> 01:23:55,531 But I will go forever! And I will never return! 937 01:24:40,784 --> 01:24:42,619 Welcome to Indianapolis. 938 01:24:42,703 --> 01:24:45,330 Among the guests of the fair there will be prominent representatives 939 01:24:45,414 --> 01:24:47,708 all industries of the national scientific community. 940 01:24:47,791 --> 01:24:50,877 The fair will be open to visitors for two days. 941 01:24:50,961 --> 01:24:54,506 And then the judges will come, to determine the winners. 942 01:24:55,966 --> 01:24:58,302 If you detect how much the rocket flew, we will calculate 943 01:24:58,385 --> 01:25:00,554 flight height 944 01:25:03,515 --> 01:25:04,558 Want to see? 945 01:25:04,641 --> 01:25:08,353 And this is Laval's nozzle. Do you know what it is for? 946 01:25:15,611 --> 01:25:19,031 ENNESSE "THE SHINKING MAN" 947 01:25:19,114 --> 01:25:20,282 Two, please. 948 01:25:20,365 --> 01:25:22,618 Judges are always chosen the most expensive exhibits. 949 01:25:22,701 --> 01:25:25,704 -The guy with the biosphere wins. - I don't think so. 950 01:25:25,787 --> 01:25:28,248 I'm betting on that guy with the rocket. 951 01:25:28,332 --> 01:25:30,834 Have you seen her? Really cool. 952 01:25:36,465 --> 01:25:41,261 Mr. Owens, go to security. 953 01:25:50,646 --> 01:25:53,732 We don't have much time, Roy Lee. The judges will decide tomorrow. 954 01:25:53,815 --> 01:25:55,651 We can't do anything without Mr. Bolden. 955 01:25:56,234 --> 01:25:58,528 And he is not allowed to enter the workshop. 956 01:25:58,612 --> 01:26:01,323 They even took my photo Dr. von Braun. 957 01:26:02,574 --> 01:26:03,992 They stole everything. 958 01:26:13,627 --> 01:26:17,923 Leon, what are you doing here? You should not be seen here. 959 01:26:18,507 --> 01:26:20,258 I know, Elsie, but Homer is in trouble. 960 01:26:35,774 --> 01:26:39,569 Elsie, I can't quiet this strike. 961 01:26:40,153 --> 01:26:42,989 The bosses will listen to you. They will do as you say. 962 01:26:43,073 --> 01:26:49,162 I'm not going to bow down to them worthless trade union rats. 963 01:26:49,246 --> 01:26:52,124 So what does that mean to you? Can't get over your pride? 964 01:26:52,207 --> 01:26:54,167 No, it's for the best for Coalwood. 965 01:26:55,585 --> 01:26:58,422 If the mine does not work, the city will die. 966 01:26:59,589 --> 01:27:02,300 Do you think it is important to the union? 967 01:27:03,635 --> 01:27:06,388 They are just greedy scum… 968 01:27:06,471 --> 01:27:07,848 Stop it John. 969 01:27:08,932 --> 01:27:11,685 Homer once said, that you love the mine more than your family. 970 01:27:11,768 --> 01:27:13,979 I protected you because I didn't want to believe it. 971 01:27:14,062 --> 01:27:16,648 Many residents of this city helped Homer. 972 01:27:17,232 --> 01:27:20,444 They helped him build rockets. We watched their launches. 973 01:27:20,527 --> 01:27:24,781 But not you, John. You were never around. 974 01:27:24,865 --> 01:27:29,369 For God's sake, John, I'm not asking you to to believe in his own son. 975 01:27:29,453 --> 01:27:34,291 And just help him. If you don't help him, I will leave you. 976 01:27:34,875 --> 01:27:37,210 I will find a job, no matter what it costs, to leave here 977 01:27:37,294 --> 01:27:40,797 I will live in a tree, but not with you. Do not doubt. 978 01:27:45,260 --> 01:27:46,261 And where will you go? 979 01:27:49,097 --> 01:27:50,474 In Myrtle Beach. 980 01:28:04,821 --> 01:28:07,282 we all know that it will not improve our situation. 981 01:28:07,866 --> 01:28:09,326 At least not for long. 982 01:28:10,118 --> 01:28:11,953 We know you did what you could for us. 983 01:28:13,205 --> 01:28:14,748 - To Jake. -Thank you. 984 01:28:15,916 --> 01:28:17,918 - Leon - Yes, John. 985 01:28:20,253 --> 01:28:22,047 Don't you have a job? 986 01:28:35,685 --> 01:28:37,687 Everything is packed and sent. 987 01:28:37,771 --> 01:28:39,439 Be at the bus stop at 8:00. 988 01:28:39,523 --> 01:28:41,107 ok mom But how do you… 989 01:28:41,191 --> 01:28:43,276 This is your dad, Homer. It was your dad who helped. 990 01:28:43,360 --> 01:28:44,820 Show them there, Homer! 991 01:28:44,903 --> 01:28:46,404 Yes! 992 01:28:49,741 --> 01:28:51,910 - Good luck, dear. - Come on. 993 01:29:06,132 --> 01:29:07,300 Thank you, dad. 994 01:29:20,605 --> 01:29:22,440 When rocket fuel is burned, 995 01:29:22,524 --> 01:29:24,693 a gas is released that passes through 996 01:29:24,776 --> 01:29:27,028 through the convergent section of the nozzle. 997 01:29:27,112 --> 01:29:29,030 If the gas continues to pass through the nozzle 998 01:29:29,114 --> 01:29:31,283 at a speed less than the speed of sound, 999 01:29:31,366 --> 01:29:33,577 then 1000 01:29:33,660 --> 01:29:37,038 it is condensed in the divergent section, 1001 01:29:37,122 --> 01:29:40,417 -connecting… -Lyle Wells and Gene Cooper, 1002 01:29:40,500 --> 01:29:43,295 Schroeder School, McMinnville, Oregon. 1003 01:30:02,147 --> 01:30:04,983 And now, ladies and gentlemen, the moment has come, which we have all been waiting for. 1004 01:30:06,401 --> 01:30:09,279 The highest research award for achievements in the field of science, 1005 01:30:09,863 --> 01:30:14,576 award of the winner of the National science fair is awarded 1006 01:30:14,659 --> 01:30:19,164 Homer Hickham, Quentin Wilson, Roy Lee Cook and Sherman O'Dell, 1007 01:30:19,247 --> 01:30:22,876 Big Creek School, McDowell County, the state of West Virginia. 1008 01:30:54,991 --> 01:30:58,536 Tom Webster, State College of Virginia. I want to talk to you about the scholarship. 1009 01:30:58,620 --> 01:31:02,332 Jack Palmer, Virginia Tech. We have the best science program in the state. 1010 01:31:04,167 --> 01:31:05,627 Congratulations, son. Good luck to you. 1011 01:31:09,422 --> 01:31:10,882 What did he say? 1012 01:31:10,965 --> 01:31:13,426 -Who? -Von Braun. 1013 01:31:13,510 --> 01:31:16,221 So was Wernher von Braun. You just shook his hand. 1014 01:31:34,447 --> 01:31:37,242 - I am so proud of you, Homer. - Thank you, mother. 1015 01:31:38,952 --> 01:31:40,537 He's not here, dear. 1016 01:31:42,205 --> 01:31:43,415 Where is Miss Riley? 1017 01:32:01,307 --> 01:32:02,267 Good afternoon Miss Riley. 1018 01:32:05,687 --> 01:32:06,938 homer 1019 01:32:07,021 --> 01:32:09,107 -Greetings. -Greetings. 1020 01:32:14,070 --> 01:32:16,698 You succeeded! I was sure of it 1021 01:32:18,324 --> 01:32:20,493 Rocket boys entered college. 1022 01:32:22,287 --> 01:32:27,459 - We all received scholarships. - You know what? 1023 01:32:29,294 --> 01:32:32,464 From today I every year 1024 01:32:32,547 --> 01:32:35,049 I will brag to the students that 1025 01:32:35,633 --> 01:32:38,219 that once taught Homer Hickam and rocket boys. 1026 01:32:39,345 --> 01:32:41,556 Maybe one day 1027 01:32:41,639 --> 01:32:45,643 one of them will follow your path. 1028 01:32:57,822 --> 01:33:00,241 You know, it takes time. 1029 01:33:06,206 --> 01:33:07,332 Can I have a moment? 1030 01:33:15,048 --> 01:33:17,509 Why do they blame everything our company? 1031 01:33:18,092 --> 01:33:21,930 A pump is needed. At least save something. 1032 01:33:22,013 --> 01:33:24,140 - Hello, dad. - Hello, Homer. 1033 01:33:24,224 --> 01:33:27,727 I wanted to say how grateful I am that what have you done for me 1034 01:33:27,811 --> 01:33:31,397 I know it was difficult for you. 1035 01:33:32,482 --> 01:33:34,818 We launch our last rocket today at 17:00 1036 01:33:34,901 --> 01:33:37,654 - I thought, maybe you would like to come... - I have a lot of work. 1037 01:33:39,155 --> 01:33:41,825 Understood I just wanted to ask. 1038 01:33:44,661 --> 01:33:46,871 I heard you met your hero there. 1039 01:33:50,041 --> 01:33:51,417 But did not recognize him. 1040 01:33:58,383 --> 01:33:59,509 Listen… 1041 01:34:00,468 --> 01:34:03,096 I know we often we look at things differently. 1042 01:34:03,680 --> 01:34:07,225 More precisely, our views in general rarely coincide. 1043 01:34:08,726 --> 01:34:12,564 But I believe that I will achieve something in this life 1044 01:34:13,314 --> 01:34:15,692 And not because I'm not like you. 1045 01:34:15,775 --> 01:34:17,110 And because I am the same. 1046 01:34:18,987 --> 01:34:21,447 I can be just as focused and steadfast. 1047 01:34:23,491 --> 01:34:25,952 I hope I will be the same a good person like you 1048 01:34:29,038 --> 01:34:32,709 Of course, Dr. von Braun is an eminent scientist, 1049 01:34:34,085 --> 01:34:35,670 but he is not my hero. 1050 01:35:17,545 --> 01:35:20,506 MISS RILEY 1051 01:35:38,441 --> 01:35:41,486 - Our last rocket. - Yes, let's start. 1052 01:35:42,820 --> 01:35:44,197 -Prepare the wires, okay? -Yes. 1053 01:35:44,280 --> 01:35:45,365 I have one thing to do. 1054 01:35:48,201 --> 01:35:49,827 - Hello, Homer. -Greetings. 1055 01:35:49,911 --> 01:35:51,871 Congratulations on the victory at the fair. 1056 01:35:51,955 --> 01:35:52,872 Thank you. 1057 01:35:52,956 --> 01:35:56,000 This is the biggest event that happened here. 1058 01:35:56,751 --> 01:35:59,337 I was thinking, Homer, if you have time… 1059 01:35:59,420 --> 01:36:01,089 I'm sorry, Dorothy. 1060 01:36:07,136 --> 01:36:08,763 - Happiness. -Thank you. 1061 01:36:11,057 --> 01:36:13,142 Attention everyone, may I have a moment of attention, please 1062 01:36:13,226 --> 01:36:15,103 Come on, Homer, run it. 1063 01:36:15,186 --> 01:36:18,815 We'll launch a rocket in a minute but first we would like to express our gratitude. 1064 01:36:19,399 --> 01:36:20,942 If not all of you… 1065 01:36:21,025 --> 01:36:23,194 we would never go to any fair. 1066 01:36:23,277 --> 01:36:26,781 We'd still be blowing up mom's fence. 1067 01:36:27,615 --> 01:36:30,952 We succeeded thanks to your help and support. 1068 01:36:32,578 --> 01:36:34,163 And this rocket is for everyone in Coalwood. 1069 01:36:40,211 --> 01:36:43,548 Some believed in us even before as we believed in ourselves. 1070 01:36:43,631 --> 01:36:46,300 We would like to dedicate this rocket to them. 1071 01:36:47,635 --> 01:36:48,970 Aika Bykovsky. 1072 01:36:53,099 --> 01:36:55,226 To Mr. Bolden, who has done so much for us. 1073 01:36:58,938 --> 01:37:03,484 Miss Riley, who first inspired us. 1074 01:37:06,487 --> 01:37:09,198 And also we would like to dedicate this rocket 1075 01:37:09,282 --> 01:37:11,784 to my mother and… 1076 01:37:16,956 --> 01:37:18,332 to my dad 1077 01:37:33,431 --> 01:37:36,517 You know, she won't fly until someone presses the button. 1078 01:37:40,938 --> 01:37:42,565 You can do it if you want. 1079 01:38:05,963 --> 01:38:08,091 Ten, nine... 1080 01:38:08,174 --> 01:38:11,552 Eight, seven, six, five, 1081 01:38:11,636 --> 01:38:15,348 four, three, two one! 1082 01:38:32,281 --> 01:38:33,616 Look, Homer. 1083 01:38:34,200 --> 01:38:35,910 This one will fly many kilometers. 1084 01:39:59,744 --> 01:40:03,581 ALL ROCKET BOYS GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE. 1085 01:40:04,707 --> 01:40:10,922 QUENTIN BECAME A CHEMICAL ENGINEER IN THE OIL INDUSTRY. 1086 01:40:12,840 --> 01:40:19,013 ROY LEE BECAME A CAR SALES AGENT, AND HE RETIRED AS A BANKER. 1087 01:40:20,681 --> 01:40:26,812 O'DELL HAS HIS RANCH, AND ALSO THE INSURANCE AGENCY. 1088 01:40:28,105 --> 01:40:34,111 ELSIE HICKAM HAS MOVED TO MYRTLE BEACH IN 1979. 1089 01:40:35,404 --> 01:40:41,744 MISS RILEY DIED AT AGE 31 FROM HODGKIN'S DISEASE. 1090 01:40:43,371 --> 01:40:48,834 JOHN HICKHAM DIED OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS LUNGS IN 1976. 1091 01:40:50,336 --> 01:40:56,592 COALWOOD TOWN HAS SOLD OUT IN 1965, AND THE MINE CLOSED FOREVER. 1092 01:40:58,552 --> 01:41:04,850 HOMER HICKHAM BECAME A NASA ENGINEER AND COOKED ASTRONAUTS BEFORE FLIGHTS ON THE SHUTTLE. 1093 01:41:35,548 --> 01:41:37,842 ACCORDING TO THE BOOK "ROCKET BOYS" HOMER. G. HIKKAMA. 1094 01:47:13,636 --> 01:47:18,641 Translation of subtitles: Margarita Maletska