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The Forrest Gump production came to Savannah in the fall of 1993. Although only portions of Forrest’s narration are shown on screen, Tom Hanks performed it in its entirety seated on the bench in Chippewa Square, so that director Zumeckis could cut to whichever parts he wanted when putting the scenes of the movie together.
Jul 18, 2024 · Meet Sally Field's body double in 'Forrest Gump,' plus a look at her famous home. In Savannah, you can find the bench Tom Hanks made famous in 'Forrest Gump.'. But it's not in Chippewa Square.
- Shannon Royster
- 2 min
- Savannah, GA
Jun 23, 2024 · The iconic bench in Forrest Gump symbolizes life's cyclical nature, destiny, and perseverance. Chippewa Square in Savannah, Georgia, where the bench scenes were filmed, is a popular tourist spot. While the original bench is in Los Angeles, a replica can be seen at the Savannah History Museum.
- Kaashif Hajee
- Mykelti Williamson
- Robert Zemeckis
Every year, thousands of visitors to Savannah go in search of Forrest Gump's famous bus bench on Chippewa Square. Learn more!
Sep 29, 2021 · At only 20 minutes from downtown, you can check out Forrest Gump’s bench in the Savannah History Museum and quickly return to do your personal contemplations on a park bench. Live oaks shade the campsites, and silvery Spanish moss sets a Southern tone for sure.
Jul 18, 2024 · Here's where you can find Forrest Gump's bench in Savannah 4. Love's Seafood, Savannah: The exterior of this beloved seafood spot serves as the Memphis, Tenn. lounge where Jenny performs.
Chippewa Square is the square where Forrest Gump sat on a bench and famously narrated the story of his life. It’s one of the larger and more picturesque squares in Savannah. It’s also a quality spot for people-watching, since there are a decent number of artists and musicians who like to hang out in the square.
