Question 1

What philosophical work inspired the song 'Origin of Love' in Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Accepted Answer

The song 'Origin of Love' is based on a story from Plato's 'Symposium,' where Aristophanes describes love as the need to reunite with one's other half after being split as punishment.

Question 2

How did John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask first develop the character Hedwig?

Accepted Answer

John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask created Hedwig as a character between songs, with Mitchell in drag telling her story and Trask playing original music live—forming the first 'drag performance act' with a storyline and live band.

Question 3

What hidden feature can be found in the DVD menu of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Accepted Answer

On the DVD main menu, selecting 'All Access Pass' then 'Deleted Scenes' and pressing Right on the remote changes a wig from yellow to pink, revealing a deleted animation sequence with commentary.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Hedwig and the Angry Inch in 2001?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2001-2002.

Question 5

Who provides the singing voice for the character Tommy in the film?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Trask, who wrote the songs and score for the film, also provides the singing voice for Tommy.

Question 6

What philosophical story from Plato's 'Symposium' is referenced in a song in the film?

Accepted Answer

The song 'Origin of Love' references a story from Plato's 'Symposium' where Aristophanes describes love as a need to reunite with one's other half after being split as punishment for conspiring against the gods.

Question 7

How did the character Hedwig originate before becoming a film and musical?

Accepted Answer

John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask created Hedwig, with Mitchell performing in drag for the first time to tell her story between songs written and played by Trask, forming the first 'drag performance act' with a storyline and live band.

Question 8

Which festivals included 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' in their 2001 lineups?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2001.

Question 9

Who provides the singing voice for the character Tommy in the film?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Trask, who wrote the songs and score for the film, also provides the singing voice for Tommy.

Question 10

What hidden feature can be accessed on the DVD's main menu?

Accepted Answer

From the main menu, choose 'All Access Pass', go to 'Deleted Scenes', highlight one of the top 3 choices, press Right to change a wig from yellow to pink, then press Enter to play a deleted animation sequence with commentary.

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