Question 1

What song was created specifically for the film in a single day?

Accepted Answer

The song 'Watermelon' was written for the film in a day through a collaboration between Emily Skeggs (Patty) and writer/director Adam Rehmeier, based on stream-of-consciousness poetry.

Question 2

What aliases do Simon and Patty use in their correspondence?

Accepted Answer

Simon uses the alias 'John Q. Public' and addresses Patty as 'Jane Q.' in letters, with the song 'Watermelon' credited to 'John + Jane Q. Public'.

Question 3

Which festivals was Dinner in America an official selection for?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Sundance Film Festival (2020), Stockholm International Film Festival (2020), São Paulo International Film Festival (2020), and Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2021).

Question 4

What unusual rehearsal process did the cast undergo before filming?

Accepted Answer

The cast spent two weeks in rehearsals before filming began, which is unusual for film productions, to get to know each other and comfortable with their characters.

Question 5

What is the story of Dinner in America?

Accepted Answer

An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.

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