9 Things to Know About Oprah's New Favorite Movie
Beasts of the Southern Wild is unlike any film Oprah has ever seen. Learn more about the movie; then tune in for her interview with the director and the stars of the film August 26 at 11 a.m. ET/PT.
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The Origin of the Story
The film is based on the play Juicy and Delicious by Lucy Alibar. Lucy first met director Benh Zeitlin when they were teenagers attending the same playwriting camp. Years later, they co-wrote the screenplay for Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Published on August 20, 2012
Related Resources
- Oprah's "Super Soul Sunday" interview with the cast and crew airs August 26 at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN. Watch it worldwide on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/owntv or Facebook.com/supersoulsunday.
- Beasts of the Southern Wild is in theaters now. Find showtimes near you at BeastsOfTheSouthernWild.com.
