Question 1

What surprising detail connects the fictional baseball team in 'Sugar' to the real-life Iowa team?

Accepted Answer

Some of the last names of the Swing of the Quad Cities players in the film were those of actual players on the team, though not portrayed by the real players who were in season during filming.

Question 2

What happened to the Iowa baseball team's name after 'Sugar' was filmed?

Accepted Answer

After filming, the team's name was changed from the Swing of the Quad Cities back to its former name, the Quad Cities River Bandits.

Question 3

Which major international film festivals featured 'Sugar' in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 4

What challenges threaten Miguel 'Sugar' Santos's baseball dream after he reaches Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Culture shock, racism, and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour after his talents land him on a single-A team in Iowa.

Question 5

Who co-directed and co-wrote 'Sugar'?

Accepted Answer

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck both directed and wrote the film.

Question 6

What is the central conflict in 'Sugar'?

Accepted Answer

Miguel 'Sugar' Santos, a 19-year-old Dominican pitcher, achieves his dream of playing for an American baseball team in Iowa, but faces culture shock, racism, and other challenges that threaten his success.

Question 7

Which festivals featured 'Sugar'?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at AFI Fest, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival, all in 2008.

Question 8

What unique detail connects the film's baseball team to real life?

Accepted Answer

Some last names of the Swing of the Quad Cities players in the film were those of actual players on the team, but they were not portrayed by the real players, who were in their regular season during filming.

Question 9

How did the Iowa baseball team's name change relate to the film?

Accepted Answer

After the film was shot, the team's name was changed from the Swing of the Quad Cities back to its former name, the Quad Cities River Bandits.

Question 10

Who directed and wrote 'Sugar'?

Accepted Answer

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck served as both directors and writers of the film.

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