WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Birmingham

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  • “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991) – Although it primarily takes place in Alabama, this heartwarming film has some scenes set in Birmingham.
  • “Bull Durham” (1988) – While the majority of the movie revolves around baseball, a few scenes are set in Birmingham.
  • “Big Fish” (2003) – This Tim Burton film features several magical and imaginative scenes set in Birmingham.
  • “Sullivan’s Travels” (1941) – Although it’s an older film, it has a memorable scene set in Birmingham, showcasing the challenges of the Great Depression era.
  • “The Rosa Parks Story” (2002) – As the title suggests, this movie captures the important role that Birmingham played in the civil rights movement.
  • “42” (2013) – This biographical film about baseball legend Jackie Robinson includes a key scene set in Birmingham.
  • “Norma Rae” (1979) – While it’s predominantly based in North Carolina, a portion of the film takes place in Birmingham, exploring labor rights issues.
  • “Selma” (2014) – While the film focuses on the historic Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, it also depicts the impact of events in Birmingham.
  • “The Client” (1994) – This legal thriller, based on John Grisham’s novel, features some pivotal scenes set in Birmingham.
  • “Fail-Safe” (1964) – Although it is primarily set in New York City and Washington D.C., this intense Cold War drama includes a sequence set in Birmingham.
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