Cobb County has served as the backdrop for blockbuster movies, independent films, beloved TV shows, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to laugh out loud, relive some history, or sing along to a catchy soundtrack, this lineup of sweet films shot here in Cobb County is perfect for a cozy night in. Put on your comfy clothes, grab your favorite snacks, and settle in for a movie marathon that puts Atlanta’s sweet spot in the spotlight! Keep your eyes peeled, you never know when a familiar spot will pop up on screen!
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
HIDDEN FIGURES
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA – Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.
Filming Locations: A wind tunnel at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta; a hangar at the General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center in Marietta
I, TONYA
In 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding becomes the first American woman to complete a triple axel during a competition. In 1994, her world comes crashing down when her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly conceived attack that forces the young woman to withdraw from the national championship. Harding’s life and legacy instantly become tarnished as she’s forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history.
Filming Locations: Historic Marietta Square
REMEMBER THE TITANS
In Virginia, high school football is more than a sport; it is a cherished tradition celebrated with a passion that rivals major holidays. Each game carries deep community pride, and each playoff feels momentous, stirring strong emotions. In 1971, football meant everything to the people of Alexandria, but when the school board ordered the integration of an all Black school and an all white school, the very foundation of this long-standing tradition was put to the test…