#69: The Social Network, Massachusetts
The Social Network, featuring Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook’s creator, Mark Zuckerberg, captured the essence of the unprecedented rise of a monumental social media platform. Adapted from Ben Mezrich’s novel ‘Accidental Billionaires,’ this biographical film achieved remarkable success, sweeping numerous accolades for its captivating portrayal of entrepreneurship, ambition, and the complexities of founding a tech giant.
In 2009, set against the academic backdrop of Cambridge, MA, The Social Network brought to life the prestigious Harvard campus through the halls of Phillips Academy and Milton Academy, among other locations. From the confines of their dorm room, Zuckerberg and his college comrades birthed Facebook—a project initially designed for rating co-eds, evolving rapidly into a global social networking phenomenon.