Question 1

Why does the farmer in Bright Leaves use the term 'cropping' for tobacco harvesting?

Accepted Answer

In North Carolina, the term for harvesting tobacco depends on geography: 'cropping' is used in the southern half, while 'priming' is used in the northern half.

Question 2

Which film festival did Bright Leaves screen at in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Bright Leaves was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, CPH:DOX, New York Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 3

What is the connection between Bright Leaves and the 1950 film Bright Leaf?

Accepted Answer

Ross McElwee compares his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz, apparently based on the life of McElwee's great-grandfather.

Question 4

Who plays themselves in Bright Leaves?

Accepted Answer

Allan Gurganus, Paula Larke, Marilyn Levine, Emily Madison, Adrian McElwee, Ross McElwee, Tom McElwee, Patricia Neal, and Vlada Petric appear as themselves.

Question 5

What awards was Bright Leaves nominated for in 2005?

Accepted Answer

Bright Leaves received nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards, Writers Guild of America, and Directors Guild of America in 2005.

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