Ship (Film Series "John Adams" Set) | movie / film / TV location

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Here, during production of the epic HBO Films historical miniseries "John Adams" (2008), portions of the Virginia-phase of filming were underway. The films starred Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, David Morse, Sarah Polley, and others ---Tom Hanks et al executive producer. Portions of the filming locations were destroyed; others were kept available for rental to other productions through the Virginia Film Office. These sites are located on an active state prison farm; unscheduled visitors would not be welcome. This area served as:
Ship visible during dockside exteriors / wharf area "welcome home, Mr Adams" scenes.



More info:

JOHN ADAMS MINISERIES, GENERALLY
www.imdb.com/title/tt0472027/

JOHN ADAMS MINISERIES, TRIVIA --INCLUDING SOME INFO ON THESE SETS
www.imdb.com/title/tt0472027/trivia

SET: FARM EXTERIORS
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ABOVE SITE, VA FILM OFC PHOTOS
film.virginia.org/location_direct/backlot/

SET: SHIP, DOCKSIDE, WHARF EXTERIORS
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ABOVE SITE, VA FILM OFC LINK PRESENT TO PHOTOS
film.virginia.org/location_direct/backlot/

PRODUCTION BASE CAMP SITE
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