Question 1

What financial penalty was ordered against Wanetta Gibson for her false claim in the Brian Banks case?

Accepted Answer

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered Wanetta Gibson to pay back the $1.5 million compensation she received, plus an additional $1.1 million in fees, including for making a false claim and court-related costs.

Question 2

Why was the film Brian Banks shot in Memphis, Tennessee, despite being set in Long Beach, California?

Accepted Answer

Director Tom Shadyac teaches film at the University of Memphis, and in 2018, he opened a climbing gym and community center in the Soulsville neighborhood of South Memphis. Shadyac's family has a long-running history of leadership at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis.

Question 3

How did Aldis Hodge prepare for his role as Brian Banks, and what relationship developed with the real person?

Accepted Answer

Aldis Hodge and the real Brian Banks worked closely together to prepare Hodge for the role, and struck up a close friendship during production. They even became workout buddies and would hang out in between scenes on set.

Question 4

Which festivals featured the film Brian Banks?

Accepted Answer

Brian Banks was featured at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2018 and the Rome Independent Film Festival in 2018.

Question 5

What high school football connection does Brian Banks have to another movie?

Accepted Answer

Brian Banks went to Long Beach Poly High School and was part of the Jackrabbit football team that played against De La Salle, a game featured in the movie When the Game Stands Tall (2014).

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