This page is for the documentary film "Rocketship." A feature documentary about one man's lifelong quest to find purpose in his burden. Age elusive.
Check our feed for screening and film info. "Rocketship" is an Americana tale of burden and purpose, exploring the many contradictions that shape individual character. The film examines poverty, trauma, and history through the experiences of Rocket, a recluse living on the fringes of society in Wichita Falls, Texas. As he struggles to keep his demons in check, he also singlehandedly maintains the
03/06/2026
You can now view "Rocketship" on YouTube! Please enjoy this documentary about a man and his dreams.
Rocketship - a character portrait about dreams "Rocketship" is a lyrical and empathetic portrait of Rocket Morgan, the eccentric caretaker of a crumbling industrial building in Wichita Falls, Texas—affect...
02/16/2026
Our award winning documentary will be online for free viewing soon! Keep your eyes open for the launch!
10/12/2025
Rocketship has won the 2025 AiFF Audience Choice award for Feature Documentary! Congrats to Jonathon Quam!
10/10/2025
Showing Rocketship at the AiFF - Amarillo International Film Festival!
08/15/2025
Rocketship is an official pick for the REEL East Texas Film Festival! Another honor and opportunity to screen this documentary. November 6-9 in Kilgore Texas -
https://filmfreeway.com/ReelEastTexas
08/05/2025
Rocketship has been accepted as an official selection for the Amarillo International Film Festival! October 9-11, 2025.
https://www.amarillofilmfestival.com/
08/01/2025
Reach out about Rocketship or other documentary questions! Or visit:
www.rocketshipwf.com
05/20/2025
Austin International Film Festival was a great quick trip! Rocketship is not only in the Online Festival (runnning this week) but also won “Most Colorful Character” for our main subject Rocket! 🎉🥳👏🏻
05/14/2025
REMINDER! THIS WEEKEND! 🎟🎬
Rocketship will be showing in the Austin International Film Festival, which runs May 17–25, and is available to stream from anywhere!
- Ticket sales are open for online access, and access codes for online viewers will be emailed on May 16 (codes are for individual use only).
https://austininternationalfilmfestival.com/festival-tickets
https://austininternationalfilmfestival.com/online-showcase
Austin International Film Festival What is an Online Screening? An online screening means your film will be shown digitally through our secure, private festival platform. Only ticket holders will have access, and your film will not be publicly available to the general public.
05/02/2025
Rocketship will be showing in the Austin International Film Festival, which runs May 17–25, and is available to stream from anywhere!
- Ticket sales are open for online access, and access codes for online viewers will be emailed on May 16 (codes are for individual use only).
https://austininternationalfilmfestival.com/festival-tickets
https://austininternationalfilmfestival.com/online-showcase
04/30/2025
Rocketship has been accepted as an official selection in the Austin International Film Festival, hosting this May 2025! More details coming soon! 🎥😊