On the Set of Forrest Gump

On the Set of Forrest Gump is an entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of America’s most iconic films.

Steve Starkey shares personal stories, production challenges, and creative triumphs that reveal how Forrest Gump (1994) became a cultural phenomenon. Filled with rare photographs and firsthand memories, the book captures both the artistry and ambition behind the film. In addition, the book features a foreword by the film’s star, Tom Hanks.

This book is highly recommended to fans of Forrest Gump and anyone fascinated by the on-location filmmaking process.


This book is available for purchase here.

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About Annette Bochenek

Dr. Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is an avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she writes about her trips exploring the legacies and hometowns of Golden Age stars. Annette also hosts the “Hometowns to Hollywood” film series throughout the Chicago area. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies and is the president of TCM Backlot’s Chicago chapter. In addition to writing for TCM Backlot, she also writes for Classic Movie Hub, Silent Film Quarterly, Nostalgia Digest, and Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine.
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