Question 1

Why was 'In America' originally set in 1982 but ended up taking place in 2002?

Accepted Answer

Budget cuts forced the setting to change from 1982 to 2002 when the film was made. Coincidentally, the 20th anniversary edition of E.T. was playing in theaters in 2002, so that plot point didn't need alteration.

Question 2

Which real-life family member inspired the character of Frankie, the deceased son?

Accepted Answer

The character of Frankie was based on Frankie Sheridan, director Jim Sheridan's late brother. The film is dedicated to him in the end credits.

Question 3

How did director Jim Sheridan end up casting both Bolger sisters in the film?

Accepted Answer

After finding Emma Bolger for Ariel, she essentially told Sheridan he had to cast her sister Sarah as Christy. Though Sarah was younger than desired, her audition was so impressive he cast her anyway.

Question 4

What unusual responsibility did the child actors have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sarah and Emma Bolger called 'cut' and 'action' in every scene. This was decided early on to make acting easier for them.

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured 'In America'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 6

Why was the film's setting changed from 1982 to 2002?

Accepted Answer

Budget cuts forced the change from 1982 to 2002, but coincidentally the 20th anniversary edition of E.T. was playing in theaters in 2002, so that plot point didn't need alteration.

Question 7

Which real-life person inspired the character of Frankie, the family's deceased son?

Accepted Answer

Frankie was based on director Jim Sheridan's late brother, Frankie Sheridan, to whom the film is dedicated in the end credits.

Question 8

How did director Jim Sheridan end up casting both Bolger sisters in the film?

Accepted Answer

After finding Emma Bolger for Ariel, she essentially told Sheridan to cast her sister Sarah as Christy. Sheridan auditioned Sarah despite her being younger than desired and was so impressed he cast her.

Question 9

What unusual responsibility did the child actors have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sarah and Emma Bolger called "cut" and "action" in every scene, a decision made early in filming to help make acting easier for them.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured 'In America'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

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