Is the Big Stone Gap VA movie based on a true story? This film also features the true story of the memorable and nearly tragic visit of Elizabeth Taylor and her then-husband Senator John Warner. This film is based on her series of novels called “Home to Big Stone Gap VA.” And while it's not autobiographical. Adriana Trigiani married later in life and the main character, at forty, calls herself the town spinster. This film also features the true story of the memorable and nearly tragic visit of Elizabeth Taylor and her then-husband Senator John Warner. Big Stone Gap VA is located within Wise County in the far Southwest area of the state that is adjoined by Tennessee and Kentucky. It's funny, heartwarming, and absolutely beautiful, shot on location in the real town of Big Stone Gap, VA, where Adriana Trigiani grew up (and where Patrick Wilson's grandparents lived. https://tickleinva.freeforums.net/thread/497/stone-movie-based-true-story