The film ‘Bees’ Secret Life’ (2008), also known as ‘The Secret Life of Bees’, is a captivating tale of a young girl in the quest for the truth about her mother. This journey leads her to a small town in South Carolina and introduces her to a family of independent women who help her uncover her past. Directed and written by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Sue Monk Kidd, the film stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Jennifer Hudson among others.
Where it Filmed?
The Secret Life of Bees’ was primarily filmed at various locations in the state of North Carolina, USA. Principal shooting for the movie began on January 13, 2008, and concluded on February 22, 2008. The filming took place in beautiful towns including Watha, Lumberton, Southport, and other undisclosed locations within North Carolina.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dakota Fanning | Lily Owens |
| Queen Latifah | August Boatwright |
| Jennifer Hudson | Rosaleen Daise |
| Alicia Keys | June Boatwright |
| Sophie Okonedo | May Boatwright |
| Paul Bettany | T. Ray Owens |
| Nate Parker | Neil |
| Shondrella Avery | Greta |
| Nicky Buggs | Cressie |
| Jasmine Burke | Sugar Girl |
| Emma Sage Bowman | Young Lily |
| Emily Alyn Lind | Young Lily |
| Addy Miller | Young Lily |
| Taylor Kowalski | Teenager |
| Bob Hungerford | Frank Posey |
| Richard Todd Sullivan | Mechanic |
| Chris Moore | Posey’s Buddy |
| Bill Oberst Jr. | Sheriff Gaston |
| Walt Elder | Driver |
| Dan Beene | Mr. Kirven |
| Joe Chrest | Mr. Forrest |
| Robin Mullins | Miss Lacy |
| Tom Conder | White Man #1 |
| Jay Pearson | White Man #3 |
| Dan Cox | Sheriff Brooks |
| Quentin Kerr | Police Officer |
| Kimberly Bailey | (voice) |
| Doug Burch | (voice) |
| Amad Jackson | (voice) |
| Thomas Lambert | (voice) |
| Terence Mathews | (voice) |
| Jeremy Maxwell | (voice) |
| Alan Oppenheimer | (voice) |
| Noreen Reardon | (voice) |
| Chevy Cofield | Townsmen (uncredited) |
| Lyndon B. Johnson | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Linwood Mooring | Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Lindsey Sherrin | Teen (uncredited) |
| Matthew Landon Sparks | Teen 2 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ released worldwide on October 17, 2008.
- It has a running time of approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.
- The film falls under the genre of Drama and has a PG-13 rating.
- In the film, Dakota Fanning plays the character of Lily Owens, Queen Latifah portrays August Boatwright, and Jennifer Hudson is cast as Rosaleen Daise.
- Other cast members include Alicia Keys as June Boatwright, Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright, Paul Bettany as T. Ray Owens, and Hilarie Burton Morgan as Deborah Owens.
- The film has received 11 awards and garnered 17 nominations.
- It has received a considerable amount of reviews, with 167 user reviews and 103 critic reviews.
- Tristan Mack Wilds appeared as Zach Taylor in the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lumberton, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.6182199
- Longitude: -79.0086424
- Place ID: ChIJ_cTYjXzeqokRg4bv7YKGC5I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lumberton, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Southport, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 33.9182092
- Longitude: -78.01930109999999
- Place ID: ChIJD8gWP_-pAIkR7ypzBj3YZjU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southport, NC 28461, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.7595731
- Longitude: -79.01929969999999
- Place ID: ChIJgRo4_MQfVIgRGa4i6fUwP60
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Carolina, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
