Was Big Stone Gap Filmed in Its Namesake?

Q: Was the movie Big Stone Gap actually filmed in Big Stone Gap, Va.?

—Bree D., Savannah, Ga.

A: It was. Adriana Trigiani, who wrote the novel and the screenplay in addition to directing the movie, was born there, so it was her first choice. Ashley Judd, 47, who stars in the romantic comedy, in theaters now, says it was wonderful. “I stayed in a small cabin at the foot of some beautiful hills and could roll into Jefferson National Forest whenever I wanted. We were there in autumn with breathtaking views. Have I mentioned the food? I ate my way through Big Stone Gap.”  

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