Question 1

What real-life military policy change is highlighted by a Kalitta Air Charter plane in the background of a scene?

Accepted Answer

In 2007, Congress passed a law that military remains are no longer returned as cargo on airliners but flown by Kalitta Air on small jets, as shown with the plane in Minneapolis.

Question 2

Which major awards did Taking Chance receive recognition from in 2010?

Accepted Answer

It received awards from the Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, and Writers Guild of America in 2010.

Question 3

How did Taking Chance initially reach U.S. audiences without a theatrical release?

Accepted Answer

It bypassed movie theaters and went straight to HBO, similar to other films like Bernard and Doris (2006).

Question 4

What unique military assistance contributed to the film's accuracy in depicting fallen warriors' protocols?

Accepted Answer

The military provided advice and assistance, offering a rarely viewed, painstakingly accurate account of the care for fallen warriors, despite a media ban since 1991.

Question 5

Who plays the volunteer military escort Lt. Col. Michael Strobl in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Bacon portrays Lt. Col. Mike Strobl, the volunteer escort accompanying Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps's body.

Question 6

Why did the film crew have access to such accurate military protocols for handling fallen soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The Defense Department had banned media coverage of deceased vets returning home since 1991, but provided assistance to the Taking Chance crew for an accurate portrayal of the care given to fallen warriors.

Question 7

What law changed how military remains were transported, as shown by the Kalitta Air Charter plane in the background?

Accepted Answer

In 2007, Congress passed a law that military members were no longer to be returned as cargo in airliner holds. Remains are now flown by Kalitta Air on small jets, as seen in the film.

Question 8

Which major festivals and awards recognized Taking Chance in 2010?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Transilvania International Film Festival and received awards from the Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, and Writers Guild of America in 2010.

Question 9

How was Taking Chance initially released in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Like Bernard and Doris (2006) and Kenneth Branagh's As You Like It (2006), Taking Chance bypassed U.S. theaters and went straight to HBO, though it wasn't made for television.

Question 10

Who plays the volunteer military escort Lt. Col. Michael Strobl in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Bacon portrays Lt. Col. Mike Strobl, the volunteer military escort who accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown.

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