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Renowned For Its Roguish History, One Boston Neighborhood Is Finally Getting Hollywood's Attention

Boston Phoenix | September 16, 2009

After years of playing second-fiddle to Southie, Charlestown is quickly becoming the go-to neighborhood for Hollywood filmmakers looking to capture the real Boston. This month alone, two feature-length movies are being filmed in Charlestown.

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Tags: Charlestown, Rebecca Hall, Southie, The Town, baseball, Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone, The Departed

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