Question 1

Why was the scene at the California border crossing shot with low video and sound quality?

Accepted Answer

It wasn't intended to be part of the movie; Michael Douglas, out of character, started asking real-life Customs chief Rudy M. Camacho about drug trafficking, and Steven Soderbergh filmed it with a hand-held camera.

Question 2

How did Catherine Zeta-Jones's pregnancy affect her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Her character was adjusted from being a mother of two to being six months pregnant to suit her condition during filming.

Question 3

What personal discovery makes the war on drugs hit home for the new head of drug control policy?

Accepted Answer

He finds out his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home.

Question 4

Which actor initially declined the role of Robert Wakefield, leading to a revamped part?

Accepted Answer

Michael Douglas originally declined, so it was offered to Harrison Ford, who accepted but later dropped out; Douglas then accepted the improved role.

Question 5

What real-life incident occurred when James Brolin was in his general's uniform after filming?

Accepted Answer

He found two youths attempting to break into his car, and they mistook him for a real military officer, frightening them away.

Question 6

Which real-life border crossing was used for Michael Douglas's scene about drug interdiction?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Michael Douglas discusses drug interdiction was shot at the actual Tijuana border crossing with real Customs chief Rudy M. Camacho, captured with a hand-held camera.

Question 7

How did Catherine Zeta-Jones's pregnancy affect her character in Traffic?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Zeta-Jones was pregnant during filming, so her character Helena Ayala was adjusted from being a mother of two to being six months pregnant.

Question 8

What personal connection did screenwriter Stephen Gaghan have to the daughter's drug abuse storyline?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Stephen Gaghan revealed that the daughter's nearly perfect high school record in the film was based on his own record, which he maintained while abusing drugs.

Question 9

Which major film festivals recognized Traffic in 2001?

Accepted Answer

Traffic was featured at the AFI Fest and Berlin International Film Festival in 2001, among other festivals and awards that year.

Question 10

What unexpected real-world benefit did James Brolin's military uniform provide during filming?

Accepted Answer

While still wearing his general's uniform, James Brolin scared away two youths attempting to break into his car, as they mistook him for a real military officer.

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