Question 1

What surprising fan reaction did Russell Crowe anticipate from his role in this film?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe found it entertaining to think that neo-Nazi fans from his earlier film 'Romper Stomper' might pay to see him play a gay plumber in this movie.

Question 2

How did Jack Thompson describe the film's focus beyond being a 'gay movie'?

Accepted Answer

Jack Thompson said it's no more about homosexuality than 'Oedipus Rex' is about blindness, calling it a funny, moving, and touching story about love.

Question 3

What improvisation occurred during a kissing scene between Jeff and Greg?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe declined to practice the kissing scene with John Polson, suggesting they close their eyes and come together, and the scene was improvised.

Question 4

Which international film festivals featured 'The Sum of Us'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Cleveland International Film Festival (1995), Chicago International Film Festival (1994), Göteborg Film Festival (1994), Toronto International Film Festival (1994), and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (1997).

Question 5

What did screenwriter David Stevens hope the film would achieve based on the play's impact?

Accepted Answer

David Stevens hoped the film would change lives, as the play had moved young gay people and their parents, and he found that reaction very rewarding.

Question 6

What surprising reaction did Russell Crowe imagine from some of his fans after 'Romper Stomper'?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe found it entertaining to think neo-Nazi fans from 'Romper Stomper' paid to see him play a gay plumber in this film.

Question 7

How did the kissing scene between Jeff and Greg come together according to Russell Crowe?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe declined a practice request and improvised the scene by suggesting they close their eyes and come together.

Question 8

Which festivals screened 'The Sum of Us' in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1994.

Question 9

What did screenwriter David Stevens hope the film would achieve based on the play's impact?

Accepted Answer

David Stevens hoped the film would change lives and move people, as the play did when young gay people brought their parents to see it.

Question 10

Who plays the widowed father Harry Mitchell in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jack Thompson plays Harry Mitchell, the widowed father searching for 'Miss Right' while his son looks for 'Mr. Right.'

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