Many parts of the movie were filmed in my hometown of Griffin, Georgia. Andy stayed at the local Holiday Inn. The cast and crew were excellent guest and very friendly while staying here. Several local people are in the movie. This movie is based on true facts. (Spoiler) John Wallace was the first white man to be convicted and sentenced to death in the state of Georgia on the testimony of a black man.
There were some tense times during the making of the movie. Descendents of John Wallace still lived in Meriwether County at that time (1983). Word got around that they were not too happy with the fact that a movie was being made about John Wallace. It was reported that some cars used in the movie had been damaged. Not sure if this really happened or was just hype for the movie. I think TV Guide even had a story about it.
I have an old tape from TV of the movie but would love to have it on DVD or new tape if it should ever be re-released.
There were some tense times during the making of the movie. Descendents of John Wallace still lived in Meriwether County at that time (1983). Word got around that they were not too happy with the fact that a movie was being made about John Wallace. It was reported that some cars used in the movie had been damaged. Not sure if this really happened or was just hype for the movie. I think TV Guide even had a story about it.
I have an old tape from TV of the movie but would love to have it on DVD or new tape if it should ever be re-released.