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Filming for J.J. Abrams' "Ghostwriter" takes place on the Point Street Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island.

The filming generated excitement among local residents and businesses.

The bridge closure allowed pedestrians to enjoy the view and observe the filming process.

PROVIDENCE – As crews prepared during the day Sunday, Aug. 24 for a night of filming J.J. Abrams’ “ Ghostwriter ,” curiosity was piqued among those in the area of the Point Street Bridge.

“I wondered what was going on,” said Akelo Agingu, who normally takes the bus from Cranston and then walks across the bridge.

“It said sidewalk is closed, and I saw all the police cars,” said Agingu. So she walked upriver and crossed the Van Liesten pedestrian bridge before setting up under a tree, surrounded by

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