Oct 9, 2023
Has a book or movie ever been based somewhere you’ve lived? How did it compare?
Many years ago, the world was taken by storm by the phenomenon of Star Wars. A few years later, work started on the next film, the Return of the Jedi, and was eagerly waited for by fans.
Part of the film, the scenes with the Ewok village, were filmed near where I lived at the time. It was an open secret that the filming was happening, but I don’t know of anyone who tried to show up on the site. Parts of the filming took place at Jedediah Smith State Park, about 10 miles away, more of it on nearby private land.
And the backgrounds in the movie were realistic. Redwoods and the underlying bushes are marvels of nature. I often went for long walks in the various forests. Note: Part of the private land is now the site of a maximum security prison. Other areas, including the state parks, have been ravaged by forest fires. I don’t think any of the bigger redwood trees have been destroyed.
It’s hard to describe the impact of seeing a redwood for the first time. I’ve left a piece of my soul with them.
The scenes in the movie are enhanced, naturally, but they hold true the spirit of the area. (No, there are villages high among the trees. Not for humanoid creatures, anyway.)
I’ve lived in several area that have had books written or movies made about them (Cheyenne and cowboys, anyone? How about Daytona Beach?) but the redwoods are the most memorable.
How about anyone else? Where have you been that has been memorialized in a book or movie? Let’s follow the links below and see what the other authors share.
Until next time, please stay safe.
Oct 9, 2023
Has a book or movie ever been based somewhere you’ve lived? How did it compare?
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