This evening here in Vancouver Canada, I watched two films that were created from true stories. Some of you may have seen either or both, but if you haven't would be a great idea to rent them.
"Fire In The Sky" A story of a young man that was abducted by an alien ship. His trauma and experience as well as those that were present is expressed so well. How the men were not accepted by those in the little town in California, until they had, with the desire of an investigator, to take lie detector tests. Great film to rent.
"October Skys" A film about a young man living in a coal town in Virginia. His father was one of the head men in the mine, but it was so hard for him to not see his son wishing to fall in line after him. His son after seeing the "Sputnik" fly through the night sky, wanted to change the string and become a rocket scientist, to the dismay of his father. The story shows as well, how the young mans teacher in the little town school encouraged him, to make a new path for himself, rather than become a coal miner. Now this is a fantastic story. Brought tears to my eyes at the end. A great story of achievement in American history.
I hope you enjoy them both