Production began on January 7 , 2008 , in Lumberton , North Carolina , and Watha , North Carolina . and ended a few months later . The film was screened in September 2008 at the 33rd Annual Toronto International Film Festival , and had an October 17 , 2008 , theatrical release
33rd Annual Toronto International Film Festival
2008 Toronto International Film Festival
The Secret Life of Bees (film)