List of films set in Huntington, West Virginia

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Part or all of these movies/shows either take place or were made, in Huntington, West Virginia or the surrounding area:

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Films

TitleDirectorReleaseNote
Teen-Age Strangler Ben Parker1964Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia [1]
Rain Man Barry Levinson December 16, 1988One of the individuals Dustin Hoffman based his character, Raymond Babbitt, on, Joseph Sullivan, lived in Huntington, West Virginia. [2] One of the film's premieres was later held in Huntington. [3]
Ashes to Glory Deborah NovakNovember 18, 2000Film set around the Southern Airways Flight 932, and Marshall University
Burning Annie Van FlesherOctober 9, 2003Multiple scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia [4]
Dark Harvest Paul Moore2004Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia [4]
We Are Marshall McG December 22, 2006Film set around the Southern Airways Flight 932, and Marshall University [5]
Rand UniversityMarquis Daisy2014Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Examines former NFL star Randy Moss and his origins. [6]
Paper Wasps Paul Moore2017Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia [4]
Heroin(e) Elaine McMillion Sheldon September 3, 2017Documentary set in Huntington, West Virginia [7]
Heroin Town Dan ChildOctober 8, 2017Documentary set in Huntington, West Virginia [4]
The Good Fight James Edward HolleyJanuary 5, 2024Multiple scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia [8]
As the Sunflower Whispers Samuel Felinton2025Documentary on Ukrainian refugee crisis in collaboration with MUkraine, the film was later premiered at the Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington, West Virginia. [9] [10] [11]

TV Shows

TitleDirectorReleaseNote
Mr. Cartoon George Lewis and Jule Huffman 1956 - 1995Series was made in Huntington, West Virginia, and streamed on WSAZ [12]
My Brother, My Brother and Me Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Griffin McElroy 2010 - PresentMajority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia [13]
Sawbones Sydnee McElroy and Justin McElroy 2013 - PresentMajority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia [14]
The Adventure Zone Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Clint McElroy 2015 - PresentMajority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia [15]
MUkraine Victor Fet, Stefan Schoeberlein, Kateryna Schray, Anara Tabyshalieva2022 - PresentMajority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia [16] [17] [18] [19]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jewell, Summer (October 18, 2024). "Teenage Strangler 60th anniversary screening". WSAZ . Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Joseph's Story". Autism Services Center. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Shauna. "85 years of the Keith-Albee Theatre". WV Metro News. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Houvouras, Anghus (2023). "Movies Made In Huntington". Huntington Quarterly. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ "On the set: Where scenes were filmed locally". Herald Dispatch. November 4, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Christie, Jennifer (November 6, 2014). "The Next 30 for 30 Examines the Formative Years of Randy Moss in "Rand University" Premiering on November 11". ESPN . Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ Montagne, Renee (March 4, 2018). "'Heroin(e)': The Women Fighting Addiction In Appalachia". NPR . Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Isaac (January 5, 2024). "Movie shot in West Virginia premiering in Cabell County". WSAZ. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ "As the Sunflowers - Red Carpet Premeire". Marshall University . Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  10. ↑ "Documentary film on Ukraine to be screened Saturday, Monday". Herald Dispatch. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ Halsey, Derek (February 20, 2025). "New documentary 'As The Sunflower Whispers' debuts in Huntington". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ "PBS documentary remembers 'Mr. Cartoon'". WSAZ. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ Lavender, Dave (September 22, 2024). "Impromptu spider parade part of filming for McElroy brothers' show". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ Turnbull, Rebecca (Oct 20, 2017). "McElroy family podcasts to record at Keith-Albee". The Parthenon. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  15. ↑ Hessler, Courtney (25 December 2020). "Empty stockings refilled, thanks to Angels, Huntington community". The Herald-Dispatch . Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ Robinson, Isabella (March 3, 2022). "'Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine' Discussion features MU Professors". The Parthenon . Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  17. ↑ Hessler, Courtney (March 2, 2022). "Marshall University groups discuss Ukraine war honor those affected". Herald Dispatch . Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  18. ↑ Eagle, Skyler (March 2, 2022). "Marshall University holds panel on war in Ukraine". WVNS . Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Masha Udensiva-Brenner Gives Talk about Voices of Ukraine at Marshall University". Columbia University. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
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