Select movie theaters nationwide will show Steel Magnolias this weekend, as a way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie’s release. The legendary film was shot in Natchitoches and Director of Marketing for the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau Kelli West says the film’s popularity continues to attract tourists.
“Being able to come here and actually see where the aster egg hunt was filmed. I mean even today thirty years later even without a celebration people flock here for those moments.”
West says Steel Magnolias will also be shown in various theaters around the state. She says they’ll have a display at the Perkins Rowe theater in Baton Rouge…
“For their ‘Steel Magnolias’ pop-up, so people can definitely learn more about Natchitoches and he filming site when they go see the film this weekend.
The film will be shown by Fathom Events at select theaters Sunday through Wednesday.
West says many are upset the Louisiana classic will not be playing in Natchitoches this upcoming week. The actual 30th anniversary is November 5th and West says it will be shown again in a Natchitoches movie theater shortly after that.
“The second week of November showing is very appropriate because it will be right after the date of the initial release.”
