Question 1

Why was 'Titicut Follies' banned from general release in the United States?

Accepted Answer

It was banned for invading inmate privacy, not obscenity or national security, after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against its circulation.

Question 2

Which major film festivals has 'Titicut Follies' been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the New York Film Festival in 1967, Toronto International Film Festival in 2015, AFI Fest and Telluride Film Festival in 2017.

Question 3

What is the setting and focus of 'Titicut Follies'?

Accepted Answer

It documents the harsh conditions and treatment of inmates at the State Prison for the Criminally Insane in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Question 4

How was 'Titicut Follies' used in connection with the film 'Shutter Island'?

Accepted Answer

It was screened for the cast and crew of 'Shutter Island' before production began in 2010.

Question 5

What recognition did 'Titicut Follies' receive from the Library of Congress in 2022?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.

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