Question 1

What specific television commercial does the opening apartment scene parody?

Accepted Answer

The opening scene parodies a New York Urban Coalition public-service announcement called "Give A Damn," where a slimy landlord shows a dilapidated apartment to a black man.

Question 2

Which film is 'Hi, Mom!' a sequel to, and who reprises their role?

Accepted Answer

It's the sequel to Brian De Palma's 'Greetings' (1968), with Robert De Niro reprising his role as Jon Rubin.

Question 3

What fictional television network appears in the film, and what real network does it parody?

Accepted Answer

The fictional NIT (National Intellectual Television) network parodies the real NET (National Educational Television) network, a precursor to PBS.

Question 4

What bizarre act does Jon Rubin's obsession with filmmaking lead him to commit?

Accepted Answer

His obsession leads him to fall in with a radical 'Black Power' group, which in turn leads him to carry out a bizarre act of urban terrorism.

Question 5

Which actress made her debut in 'Hi, Mom!', and what character did she play?

Accepted Answer

Lara Parker made her debut in the film, playing a character named Jeannie Mitchell.

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