Georgia – The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple tells the story of a Black woman living in the early 20th century in the South. The film touches on heavy subjects like abuse, racism, and sexism. The film features Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg and is based on the novel by Alice Walker.
Hawaii – From Here to Eternity (1953)
Hawaii is used as a gorgeous backdrop to 1953’s From Here to Eternity. The film tells the story of three American soldiers just before the Pearl Harbor attack. The film stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra. It was 8 Academy Awards.