Where was O Brother, Where Art Thou? filmed
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Year: 2000
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
<p>The comedic adventure draws inspiration from Homer's “The Odyssey” and transports viewers to the Deep South during the Great Depression. The movie was created by Joel and Ethan Coen, who acted as writers, directors and producers. The events of the movie are set in 1937 and were mostly filmed in central Mississippi, in the Jackson area. The many rural locations, such as David Crossing Road near Canton and Elligator Lake near Vicksburg, give the movie a unique atmosphere and setting. The nature of Mississippi serves as a beautiful backdrop for the movie. It features dense forests, rivers and lakes, and wide fields surrounded by rolling hills. This picturesque landscape perfectly captures the spirit of the time. Important elements such as churches and cemeteries are also found in the frame, which helps to enhance the atmosphere and authenticity of the era the movie is about.</p>
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Locations
Lake
In movie
Scene where During their escape, the protagonists encounter a religious community conducting a mass baptism. Pete and Delmar are fascinated by the spiritual ceremony and decide to participate in the baptism. Everett, however, resists this religious urge. In his newfound conviction, Delmar dives into the water, seeking absolution.
Real
Scene was shot On Alligator Lake in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, surrounded by dense hardwood forest, ancient oaks and cypress trees adorned with picturesque moss. The park is famous for its alligator population, and the name Alligator Lake extends to the nearby town. The lake is also home to various species of fish such as largemouth bass, bluegill bream and channel catfish, adding to its rich biodiversity.
Radio station
In movie
Scene where The trio hears about a nearby radio station, WEZY, which pays people to sing. Intrigued, they decide to visit the radio station's blind host. Accompanied by Tommy, they perform a version of "Man of Constant Sorrow". Calling themselves "The Soggy Bottom Boys," they receive $40 in cash and leave satisfied. It soon turns out that their recording becomes a statewide sensation.
Real
Scene was shot at the intersection of Summerall Road and Atwood Road in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. The radio station where "The Soggy Bottom Boys" recorded their song was built specifically for filming. Today, only the mast tower next to the building remains of this memorable site.
Railroad
In movie
Scene where we are introduced to three charismatic convicts who escape from a chain gang in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression in 1937. They are chained together, which leads to many uncomfortable (and, for the audience, comical) moments. For example, if even one of the company doesn't make it onto the train in time, neither does everyone else.
Real
Scene was shot on the former Colubus & Greenville Railroad on Old Leland Road in Leland, Mississippi. The train shown in the opening scene was none other than the magnificent locomotive No. 4 of the Dardanelle & Russellville Railroad from North Dardanelle, Arkansas.