August 19, 2009 Film industry explodes in Massachusetts Play video

(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - Suddenly, Massachusetts is feeling like Hollywood. There are Hollywood movie star sightings and big name directors shooting their films here.

The film industry is booming in Massachusetts. Will it have a ripple effect across other sectors of the Bay State economy?

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Johnny Diaz of The Boston Globe joins NECN for a discussion.