Question 1

What real-world event sparked the employee protest documented in Walkout?

Accepted Answer

The protest was sparked by one of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history at an El Paso Walmart, with employees rallying against the company's continued sale of rifle ammunition.

Question 2

Which filmmaker's press screening attendance influenced a shooting-related scene in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Director Rob Smat attended a press screening for GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN, which informed him of the Tucson shooting, leading him to film footage for its mention while on vacation.

Question 3

What unusual background element caused the crew to stop work during production?

Accepted Answer

A quarantined cruise ship appeared in the background of a shot, prompting director Rob Smat to stop work upon realizing its importance. That clip appears in the film.

Question 4

How close did production wrap to Los Angeles's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders?

Accepted Answer

Production wrapped just a week before Los Angeles's stay-at-home orders commenced in March 2020.

Question 5

Which music video shares the office location used in Walkout's re-enactment scenes?

Accepted Answer

The office location in re-enactment scenes has been used in other shoots, most recognizably by Lil Wayne for a music video.

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