Question 1

What is the central conflict for Jones in 'Try Seventeen'?

Accepted Answer

Jones, a teenager who skipped college to write, finds himself torn between two women: actress Lisa and photographer Jane, while navigating his feelings when Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives.

Question 2

Which festivals premiered 'Try Seventeen'?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2002 and the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 12, 2003.

Question 3

What unusual detail appears on some DVD box covers for 'Try Seventeen'?

Accepted Answer

On some DVD box covers, Jane and Lisa's hair colors are reversed from how they appear in the movie.

Question 4

Who plays the character Jane in 'Try Seventeen'?

Accepted Answer

Franka Potente plays the character Jane, a photographer who becomes involved with Jones.

Question 5

What previous connection did Elizabeth Perkins have with Elijah Wood before 'Try Seventeen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perkins had previously played Elijah Wood's mother in the film 'Avalon' (1990).

Question 6

Which two international film festivals premiered Try Seventeen?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2002 and the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 12, 2003.

Question 7

What DVD packaging error occurred with the characters Jane and Lisa?

Accepted Answer

On some DVD box covers, Jane and Lisa's hair colors are reversed from how they appear in the movie.

Question 8

What previous mother-son connection exists between two cast members?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perkins had previously played Elijah Wood's mother in the 1990 film Avalon.

Question 9

What is the central conflict for teenager Jones in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jones has opted not to go to college and rents a room to work on his writing, then finds himself dividing time between two women: actress Lisa and photographer Jane.

Question 10

Who plays the photographer Jane in Try Seventeen?

Accepted Answer

Franka Potente plays the character Jane, a photographer who becomes involved with Jones.

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