What Goes Up (2009)

In the midst of a chilling January in 1986, reporter Campbell Babbitt finds himself questioning - what does it mean to be a hero? Writing for the New York World, he explores the transformative power of grief through a series of articles on a woman who channeled the sorrow of losing a son into commendable civic deeds. An unexpected romance blossoms between them, which abruptly ends with her tragic suicide, leaving Babbitt to continue crafting fictitious tales about her life. His journey takes an unexpected turn when his editor dispatches him to the quaint town of New Hampshire. His task is to cover the much-anticipated Challenger flight, which sees local teacher Christa McAuliffe preparing to touch the stars. However, the launch is delayed, providing Babbitt with an opportunity to delve into the lives of a motley crew of students grappling with their own tragedy - their teacher's recent suicide. As Babbitt begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the teacher's death, he finds himself drawn to one of the students, prompting a personal reckoning with his own losses. 'What Goes Up' is an enthralling exploration of love, loss, and the complex tapestry of human emotions, as one man's journey to report a story transforms into a quest to understand the true essence of heroism.

What Goes Up is a drama movie featuring Steve Coogan and directed by Jonathan Glatzer.

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