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The framing scenes with the adult Forrest telling his story take place in 1981. The scenes with Forrest's childhood take place in the 1950s.

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Where did Forrest gump speak?

The era for the movie Forrest Gump began in the 1950's through the 1980's. Gump lived in the mythical town of Greenbow, AL.


What are some cultural changes from the movie Forrest Gump?

The movie time-line covered about 30 years. Begining in the 1950's with Gump as a child through the 1980's. Gump's formative years were spent in the idealized 50's which gave way to the civil unrest of the 1960's, followed by the disco era in the late 1970's to AIDS in the 1980s. Using true historical facts and events with music from the appropriate time period, Forrest Gump covers the cultural evolution of America in the latter half of the 20th century.


What were the historical events in 'Forrest Gump'?

There were many historical events within the 30 year period in the life of Forrest Gump. The advent of TV, Elvis Presley and rock and roll, civil rights and civil unrest in the 1960's. The war in Vietnam, politics and several presidents, space flight, AIDS, the birth of personal computers such as Apple. The movie Forrest Gump has become an American icon with such phrases as 'life is like a box of chocolates', 'run Forrest run', 'stupid is as stupid does', and my favorite, 'sometimes there just aren't enough rocks'.


Which is the best scene in Forrest gump?

The movie has so much going for it that it is hard to pick one thing. The acting performances are exceptional, the soundtrack is loaded and complements the original score by Alan Silvestri. The cinematography and editing pull a very complicated storyline into a cohesive, clear story and the writing is clean. One of the best lines in the movie is when Bubba asks Forrest if he's every seen a real shrimp boat and Forrest replies, "No, but I've seen a real big boat."


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Where did Forrest gump speak?

The era for the movie Forrest Gump began in the 1950's through the 1980's. Gump lived in the mythical town of Greenbow, AL.


What is Forrest's full name in the movie 'Forrest Gump'?

I can't recall that it was stated in the movie but he was named after a civil war era relative name Forrest Bedford Gump, the guy with the white robe and hood, on the horse with a white hood and horse blanket.


What are some cultural changes from the movie Forrest Gump?

The movie time-line covered about 30 years. Begining in the 1950's with Gump as a child through the 1980's. Gump's formative years were spent in the idealized 50's which gave way to the civil unrest of the 1960's, followed by the disco era in the late 1970's to AIDS in the 1980s. Using true historical facts and events with music from the appropriate time period, Forrest Gump covers the cultural evolution of America in the latter half of the 20th century.


What were the historical events in 'Forrest Gump'?

There were many historical events within the 30 year period in the life of Forrest Gump. The advent of TV, Elvis Presley and rock and roll, civil rights and civil unrest in the 1960's. The war in Vietnam, politics and several presidents, space flight, AIDS, the birth of personal computers such as Apple. The movie Forrest Gump has become an American icon with such phrases as 'life is like a box of chocolates', 'run Forrest run', 'stupid is as stupid does', and my favorite, 'sometimes there just aren't enough rocks'.


What U.S historical information can be found in Forrest gump?

Forrest Gump is a treasure of Americana and American history. Examples:the moon landing, America's involvement in the Vietnam war, the disco era, politics, civil rights, AIDS, personal computers, the fitness craze, celebrity deaths such as John Lennon and much more.


Who was singing the song while forest flew into Vietnam?

In the movie "Forrest Gump," as Forrest flies into Vietnam, the song playing is "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. This song captures the anti-war sentiment of the era and sets the tone for the scenes depicting the Vietnam War. The use of this iconic track highlights the contrast between the experiences of soldiers and the societal views surrounding the war.


Which is the best scene in Forrest gump?

The movie has so much going for it that it is hard to pick one thing. The acting performances are exceptional, the soundtrack is loaded and complements the original score by Alan Silvestri. The cinematography and editing pull a very complicated storyline into a cohesive, clear story and the writing is clean. One of the best lines in the movie is when Bubba asks Forrest if he's every seen a real shrimp boat and Forrest replies, "No, but I've seen a real big boat."


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