Question 1

Why can't Don's Plum be shown commercially in the US or Canada?

Accepted Answer

A lawsuit brought by stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire (settled in 1999) prevents commercial exhibition in those countries.

Question 2

What surprising distribution move did producer Dale Wheatley make in 2015?

Accepted Answer

Wheatley uploaded the film for free streaming at www.freedonsplum.com in December 2015, along with an open letter challenging DiCaprio's version of events.

Question 3

Which major international film festivals featured Don's Plum?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival in 2001, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2002.

Question 4

What was the film's original intended format according to Leonardo DiCaprio's deposition?

Accepted Answer

DiCaprio stated it was intended to be a short film, shot over two days and mostly improvised, with the expectation footage would be edited down significantly.

Question 5

What is the central setting and activity in Don's Plum?

Accepted Answer

A group of Los Angeles teenagers meets daily at their local diner hangout to discuss their latest misadventures and miserable lives.

Question 6

Why can't Don's Plum be shown commercially in the US and Canada?

Accepted Answer

A lawsuit brought by stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire (settled in 1999) resulted in the film being banned from commercial release in those countries.

Question 7

What surprising distribution method did the producer use in 2015?

Accepted Answer

Producer/director Dale Wheatley uploaded the film for free streaming at www.freedonsplum.com in December 2015, along with an open letter challenging DiCaprio's version of events.

Question 8

What was the film's original intended format according to Leonardo DiCaprio?

Accepted Answer

DiCaprio stated in a deposition that it was intended to be a short film, shot over two days and mostly improvised, with the expectation footage would be edited down significantly.

Question 9

Which international film festivals screened Don's Plum?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival in 2001, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2002.

Question 10

What fictional movie does Jeremy claim to have auditioned for in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jeremy (played by Kevin Connolly) claims to have auditioned for a movie called 'Last Respects,' which was actually an alternate project offered to the cast.

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