October Sky (true 1950's story about a group of West Virginia high school boys who win the national science fair)
Pursuit of Happyness (based on the true story of a homeless man struggling to raise his son and become a stock broker. Stars Will Smith. This movie made such an impact on my children)
A Man Named Pearl (A documentary about a South Carolina black man who was not allowed to purchase a home in an area of his small town because "blacks don't keep up their yards." He became quietly obsessed with his yard. It is fascinating to see the profound impact he has had on his town. This film is filled with good people. Wonderful and inspirational. You will feel good for days)
Madison (Another true story. This one takes place in my home town, Madison, IN. It's on the Ohio River and hosts hydroplane races every year. The town has the only city sponsored boat in the circuit and the Miss Madison has always raced against big named boats like Budweiser and Atlas Van Lines. This is the story of the man who was behind getting the town to sponsor the Gold Cup, fixing up the run-down Miss Madison and in the end driving it across the finish line to win in 1971. Great Dad and son relationship story. Stars Jim Caviezel. Shot on location, so enjoy the scenes of where I grew up!)