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The Magnolia State is a lot more than just the Mississippi River. Although the river is the third longest on the continent at 2,340 miles. And the state\u2019s name does stem from the Ojibwa word messipi, which translates to \u201cbig river.\u201d But within its 48,430 square miles, there is a quite a bit more than just The Big Muddy.<\/p>\n

The Mississippi Delta region, the northwest section of the state, is known as the birthplace of blues. The Mississippi Gulf Coast, which runs 26 miles from Henderson Point to Biloxi is the longest man-made beach in the world. And about 60 percent of the state’s land is forested, with six national forests and 24 state parks.<\/p>\n

The Hospitality State\u2019s biggest industries include agriculture, forestry, cotton, and pond-raised catfish. It is also the home of root beer, as it was invented in Biloxi in 1898. In 1929, Pine Sol was created in Jackson.<\/p>\n

And over the years, it has been an occasional spot for filmmakers to set up and get shots for their movies. See below for a list of some of the most popular:<\/p>\n

Movies filmed in Mississippi<\/h2>\n

Mississippi Masala (1991)<\/h3>\n

This romance starred Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury as two lovers, one African American and the other Indian, trying to make it in a world where their cultural differences mean everything to those around them. The movie was set in Greenwood with some locations done there as well as in Grenada, Ocean Springs, and Biloxi.<\/p>\n

1h 58m | 15+<\/p>\n

Cookie’s Fortune (1999)<\/h3>\n

Director Robert Altman’s 31st film, this comedy had Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, and Patricia Neal in lead roles. When the very wealthy Aunt Cookie commits suicide, it’s up to one dysfunctional family to muck up just about everything that involves it. The story was set in Holly Springs with filming locations also done there.<\/p>\n

1 h 58 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

The Client (1994)<\/h3>\n

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This legal drama was based upon John Grisham’s 1994 book, his 3rd to be adapted into a movie. This one starred Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Renfro, and Mary-Louise Parker, among others. A young boy becomes a target after he inadvertently gets information linked to the mob. Filming locations included Clinton.<\/p>\n

2h | PG-13<\/p>\n

Cadillac Records (2008)<\/h3>\n

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This biographical movie discusses the rise of Chess Records in the 1950s and its owner, Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody). Many of the musical roles were played by actual musicians<\/a>, such as rapper Mos Def as Chuck Berry and Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles as Etta James. The story was set in Chicago with some filming done in Mississippi.<\/p>\n

1 h 48 min | R<\/p>\n

Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)<\/h3>\n

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This legal movie was based on the real 1994 trial that involved the white supremacist who murdered Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist, in 1963. Main actors included James Woods, Alec Baldwin, and Whoopi Goldberg. The story was set in Mississippi with filming done in Greenwood, Natchez, Yazoo City, and Jackson.<\/p>\n

2 h 10 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)<\/h3>\n

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This dramedy from the Coen brothers had George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson in lead roles. The story is set in late 1930s Mississippi as three escaped convicts search for a buried treasure. Filming locations included D’Lo, Canton, Jackson, Vicksburg, Edwards, Yazoo City, Oxford, Valley Park, and Leland.<\/p>\n

1 h 47 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

My Dog Skip (2000)<\/h3>\n

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Frankie Muniz, Luke Wilson, Diane Lane, and Kevin Bacon starred in this dramedy about a little boy whose ninth birthday gift is a Jack Russell terrier. It was based on a 1995 book by Willie Morris and details how the animal changed the young boy’s life. Filming was done in Canton, Mendenhall, Jackson, and Yazoo City.<\/p>\n

1 h 35 min | PG
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