20 Must-See Movies Set in Pennsylvania, According to Experts

20 must-see movies set in Pennsylvania, according to experts

Pennsylvania isn’t very represented in this year’s crop of Academy Award-nominated films, but the state has a long history on the silver screen. Delco diners, Butler County farms, and Pittsburgh steel mills are just a few of the Pennsylvania settings that have gotten the Hollywood treatment over the years. Which films are absolutely unmissable? To assemble a (non-comprehensive) list of essential Pennsylvania-set films spanning eras and genres, P…

True Pennsylvanians Have Seen at Least 1 of These Essential Films Set in the State

This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Pennsylvania isn’t very represented in this year’s crop of Academy Award-nominated films, but the state has a long history on the silver screen. Delco diners, Butler County farms and Pittsburgh steel mills are just a few of the Pennsylvania s…

True Pennsylvanians Have Seen At Least One of These Essential Films Set in the State

To determine the must-see movies set in Pennsylvania, Spotlight PA consulted film experts from across the commonwealth, as well as movie lovers on staff. A few have been nominated for Oscars. By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Pictured above: The front entrance to the West Shore movie theater in New Cumberland. Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, posit…