What People Are Saying
“Charlie and the Rocket Man is the compelling story of two creative treasures. One, Robert Goddard, an early champion of rocketry who took the first lonely steps that led us to landing on the moon. The other, Lori Grinker’s father Charlie, powered by his own rocket fuel of curiosity and masterful storytelling, who has spent a lifetime championing Goddard’s story and others who have made this a better world. Rare historical video adds to the power of the film. The stories of both men are here, giving you a front row seat to celebrate remarkable achievement.”
- Richard “Dick” Reingold | Media Executive
“The storytelling is clever and unexpected, weaving together Charlie’s story, space, and his performances. It feels refreshing and different. The irony of the ultimate storyteller (Charlie) being profiled (without turning it into a biography) is subtle and smart.”
- Kristy Sabat | Austin Street Productions
“Very inspiring. Goes beyond content. Charlie is a super compelling character. One realizes that creativity doesn’t have a time stamp.”
- DocuClubHV Member
“Charlie is adorable and amazing. Truly. The film is very endearing. True Joie de vivre!”
- Jacki Ochs | Filmmaker, Producer
“Charlie Grinker occupies a unique place in our cultural history, having interviewed more than 100 of the world’s most celebrated personalities for Class of the 20th Century and many other shows. Inspired by Dr. Robert Goddard’s biography, he set out to share Goddard’s remarkable story with the world. Charlie and the Rocket Man offers a wonderful glimpse into the lives of two extraordinary yet humble men who always dared to dream”
- Charles Slatkin | Executive Director, The Wonder Mission, a 501(c)(3) org. Co-author of Goddard’s Massachusetts
“This film is about life—about the urge to make dreams come true, to achieve what seems impossible, to seize opportunities, and to stay hungry for stories. Charlie embodies that spirit, which makes his journey incredibly inspiring and uplifting.”
- Inna Ivanovskaya | Filmmaker
“A thought-provoking film about larger-than-life dreams, devotion to science, art and storytelling, while facing mortality with grace.”
- Clare Manchon | Composer, Singer, Music Editor
“Beautiful portrait of two very inventive men ahead of their time.”
- Kristen Nutile | Film Editor