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Beasts of the Southern Wild (Movie)

Based on the play Juicy and Delicious, the movie Beasts of the Southern Wild gained recognition at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Where was beasts of the southern wild filmed?

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" was primarily filmed in Louisiana, specifically in and around the community of Montegut and New Orleans. The filmmakers sought to capture the unique culture and landscape of the bayou, which plays a significant role in the story. The film's authentic setting contributes to its distinctive atmosphere and narrative.

What was Beasts of the Southern Wild about?

The published 'log line' for this film, on IMDb reads:

"Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love."

Where does beasts of the Southern Wild take place?

According to Wikipedia's page about this film:

"The fictional island of the film, "Isle de Charles Doucet" known to its residents as the Bathtub, was inspired by several isolated and independent fishing communities threatened by erosion, hurricanes and rising sea levels in Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, most notably the rapidly eroding Isle de Jean Charles. It was filmed in Terrebonne Parish town Montegut."

Why did they call the neighborhood in Beasts of the Southern Wild the bathtub?

Based on its geography, the locale where Hushpuppy lives is sunken and collects water -- hence the name 'bathtub'.