That's really interesting.  From the movie, I never would have known he
was disabled if you hadn't said so.  They just portrayed him as a nerd
type, for the most part.  If they did mention his disability, it must
have been very subtle, since I didn't notice it.  The movie was very
enjoyable overall, though.

~Joy~



Bob Mauro - PeopleNet wrote:
>
> Has anyone seen the movie OCTOBER SKY?  It's about a group of
> West Virginia high school boys during the '50s.  They live in a
> mining town.  One boy, Sonny, has a dream to build rockets.  And
> he and his friends do.  I haven't seen the movie, but I'm reading
> the book.  It is wonderful, mainly because it is about pursuing a
> dream -- and also because one of the "rocket boys," as they r
> called, is disabled.  His name is Sherman and he has a very weak
> leg from polio.  He limps badly but is smart and the girls like
> him.  He is an integral part of the "rocket boy" team. If you've
> seen the movie, tell me how Sherman is portrayed.  I will see the
> film after I finish the book, which is absolutely fabulous.
>