Question 1

Why was Sacha Baron Cohen nervous about his role as Abbie Hoffman?

Accepted Answer

He was terrified of doing an American accent for a dramatic role, worried about sounding wrong for Hoffman's unique Massachusetts-California blend, and needed reassurance from Aaron Sorkin.

Question 2

What real-life detail did Rennie Davis's notebook include that the movie omits?

Accepted Answer

In real life, Rennie Davis wrote down the names of Vietnamese soldiers who died in the war, not just US soldiers as shown in the film.

Question 3

How did Aaron Sorkin describe the film's relevance to 2020?

Accepted Answer

He said the film is more about modern day than the 1960s, noting that the times changed to mirror the script, not the other way around.

Question 4

Why did Aaron Sorkin tone down Judge Hoffman's portrayal in the movie?

Accepted Answer

He edited the judge's arrogance and irrationality from court records, fearing the true extent would seem implausible and risk the film being dismissed as propaganda.

Question 5

What casting plans did Steven Spielberg have before Aaron Sorkin directed?

Accepted Answer

Spielberg planned to meet Heath Ledger for Tom Hayden's role and wanted Will Smith to play Bobby Seale, but Ledger died before their meeting.

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