PLEASE film Big Stone Gap, the movie, IN Big Stone Gap, the town

[mwb...@cox.net]

It definitely won't be the same if you don't.  I'm a loyal reader of Adriana Trigiani's books and especially love her Big Stone Gap trilogy.  They were the first books of hers that I read, and I was instantly hooked as an avid fan.  Not long after reading the first book, while on a trip to visit a little girl in Appalachia whom I sponsor through Save the Children, I visited some of the places in neighboring locations mentioned in the book.  Since my visit to my sponsored child (now six years old) has become an annual event, I was able to "live" parts of the book last summer as well.  This summer I'm planning to actually stay in Big Stone Gap itself and see The Trail of the Lonesome Pine outdoor drama--I can't wait!!  The movie would be an excellent means of bringing this warm, wonderful and interesting area to the attention of many people who may not ever pick up the books.  It would be a great opportunity to spur interest in this lovely little mountain town and create new jobs and opportunities for its people.  Adriana herself is a wonderfully talented individual and a joy to hear speak.  Entertainment just simply bubbles out of her; and I can only imagine the type of movie she will direct.  It will be nothing short of spectacular.  Please don't ruin it by filming it anywhere but in Big Stone Gap itself.  After all, it's the perfect setting!  I will look forward to buying some of the very first tickets to see Big Stone Gap, filmed in Big Stone Gap, VA.  Please make my dream come true.

 

Most sincerely,

 

A loyal Adriana fan and Virginia resident,

 

Midge Bryant

5270 Morning Mist Lane

Alexandria, VA  22312-3908

mwb...@cox.net