Question 1

What was the final work of screenwriter Jerome Bixby?

Accepted Answer

The Man from Earth was the last work from screenwriter Jerome Bixby before his death.

Question 2

Why does The Man from Earth have a grainy visual quality?

Accepted Answer

The whole movie was shot using two Panasonic DVX100 camcorders, which probably explains the overall grainy look.

Question 3

How much footage was cut from The Man from Earth?

Accepted Answer

There were no deleted scenes, only three deleted lines, as explained by director Richard Schenkman in the DVD commentary.

Question 4

What Star Trek connection do multiple cast members have?

Accepted Answer

Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Richard Riehle, and David Lee Smith all appeared in Star Trek episodes, and screenwriter Jerome Bixby wrote for the original series.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Man from Earth?

Accepted Answer

A departing professor shares a stunning secret about his past with colleagues, leading to skepticism and curiosity that challenges their beliefs about history, science, and belief.

Question 6

What was the last work of screenwriter Jerome Bixby before his death?

Accepted Answer

The Man from Earth was the last work from screenwriter Jerome Bixby before his death.

Question 7

Why does The Man from Earth have a grainy visual look?

Accepted Answer

The whole movie was shot using two Panasonic DVX100 camcorders, which probably explains the overall grainy look of the film.

Question 8

How many deleted scenes were there for The Man from Earth?

Accepted Answer

There were no deleted scenes for this movie, only three deleted lines, as explained by director Richard Schenkman in the DVD commentary.

Question 9

Why didn't director Richard Schenkman appear in a cameo in The Man from Earth?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to appear as a mover but due to the need to choreograph the cast for the moving scene, he reluctantly decided to forgo his cameo and hired another person to be the second mover.

Question 10

What Star Trek connection is mentioned in the film involving the character Dan?

Accepted Answer

Dan mentions going home to watch Star Trek, and actor Tony Todd, who plays Dan, appeared in six Star Trek episodes across three series, plus three video games.

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