Question 1

What controversy surrounds the true-story claims of the book 'Sleepers' is based on?

Accepted Answer

Author Lorenzo Carcaterra claimed his book was a true story, but New York legal community found no court records matching events, and his school records contradicted his timeline. The VHS release included a disclaimer about this, omitted in the DVD.

Question 2

How did Kevin Bacon describe working with the inmates on set despite his abusive character?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Bacon recalled it was an absolute blast working with the boys and extras playing inmates, making it difficult to joke between takes and return to his abusively strict character.

Question 3

What did Brad Pitt say about his performance in 'Sleepers'?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt is not fond of his performance, stating he was a disservice to it and felt confused and discombobulated as his career blew up with many people advising him.

Question 4

What visual trick was used to match younger and older actors' appearances?

Accepted Answer

Brad Renfro and Joe Perrino wore colored contact lenses during filming so they would have the same colored eyes as Brad Pitt and Jason Patric, who played the adult versions of their characters.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'Sleepers'?

Accepted Answer

Two gangsters seek revenge on a state jail worker who sexually abused them during their stay at a youth prison, leading to a sensational court hearing to charge him for the crimes.

Question 6

What controversy surrounds the book that inspired Sleepers?

Accepted Answer

Author Lorenzo Carcaterra claimed his book was a true story, but New York legal authorities found no court records matching the events, and his school records contradicted his timeline.

Question 7

How did Kevin Bacon describe working with the actors playing inmates despite his character's abusive nature?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Bacon recalled it was an absolute blast working with the boys and extras, making it difficult to joke between takes and return to his strict character.

Question 8

What visual technique was used to connect the younger and adult versions of characters?

Accepted Answer

Brad Renfro and Joe Perrino wore colored contact lenses to match the eye colors of Brad Pitt and Jason Patric, who played their adult counterparts.

Question 9

What awards recognition did Sleepers receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the London Critics Circle Film Awards in 1998 and the Academy Awards in 1997.

Question 10

What disclaimer appeared in the VHS release but not the DVD version?

Accepted Answer

The VHS release included a disclaimer stating no court records were found of the alleged murder and that authorities denied the conditions, while the DVD only states it's based on the book.

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