Question 1

What extreme physical transformation did Denzel Washington undergo for his role in The Hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Denzel Washington lost 60 pounds to play the lead role of Rubin Carter.

Question 2

Which major film festivals or awards recognized The Hurricane in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Berlin International Film Festival and received nominations/awards at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Black Reel Awards, and Actor Awards in 2000.

Question 3

What surprising military detail is revealed about the real Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter?

Accepted Answer

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter was discharged from the military after four court martial incidents during just 21 months of service.

Question 4

Who directed The Hurricane and who played the title character?

Accepted Answer

Norman Jewison directed the film, and Denzel Washington played Rubin Carter.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Hurricane?

Accepted Answer

The film follows Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who helped him fight to prove his innocence.

Question 6

What extreme physical transformation did Denzel Washington undergo for his role in The Hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Denzel Washington lost 60 pounds to play the lead role of Rubin Carter.

Question 7

Which major film festivals or awards recognized The Hurricane in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Berlin International Film Festival and received nominations or awards at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Black Reel Awards, and Actor Awards in 2000.

Question 8

What surprising military detail is revealed about the real Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter?

Accepted Answer

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter was actually discharged from the military after four court martial incidents, having served only 21 months.

Question 9

Who directed The Hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Norman Jewison directed the film.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in The Hurricane?

Accepted Answer

The film follows Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who helped him fight to prove his innocence.

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