Question 1

What controversial rating did Kids receive from the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The film received an NC-17 rating (no one under 18 admitted). Director Larry Clark appealed but lost, and the MPAA advised against cuts to preserve its impact.

Question 2

How was Rosario Dawson discovered for her role in Kids?

Accepted Answer

Harmony Korine and Larry Clark discovered Rosario Dawson sitting on the stoop of an East Village tenement in New York City.

Question 3

What injury did Justin Pierce sustain during filming, and how did he cope in one scene?

Accepted Answer

Justin Pierce broke his wrist in a fight with a club bouncer during production. In the night pool scene, he held his broken wrist above his head to limit the pain.

Question 4

Which major film festivals was Kids selected for?

Accepted Answer

Kids was selected for the Cannes Film Festival in 1995 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1995.

Question 5

What is Kids about?

Accepted Answer

The film follows a day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking, and deflowering virgins.

Question 6

What controversial rating did 'Kids' receive from the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The film received an NC-17 rating (no one under 18 admitted). Director Larry Clark appealed but lost, and the MPAA advised against cutting it to preserve its impact.

Question 7

How was Rosario Dawson discovered for the film?

Accepted Answer

Harmony Korine and Larry Clark found Rosario Dawson sitting on the stoop of an East Village tenement in New York City.

Question 8

What injury did Justin Pierce sustain during production, and how did it affect a scene?

Accepted Answer

Justin Pierce broke his wrist in a fight with a club bouncer. He couldn't get a cast until after filming, and in the night pool scene, he held his broken wrist above his head to limit pain.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured 'Kids'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1995, and it won an award at the Independent Spirit Awards in 1996.

Question 10

How did Larry Clark decide to cast Leo Fitzpatrick in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Larry Clark originally wanted to cast Leo Fitzpatrick after watching him skateboard in New York and cursing himself when Fitzpatrick couldn't land certain tricks.

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