Question 1

What production conflict led to director Wayne Kramer's original cut being shortened?

Accepted Answer

Producer Harvey Weinstein allegedly threatened to release the film straight to DVD unless it was edited down from 140 minutes to about two hours, despite Kramer having final cut rights.

Question 2

Which actor was originally wanted for a role but replaced due to studio insistence?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Kramer wanted Paul Walker to play Chris Farrell, but Harvey Weinstein insisted the part go to Sean Penn instead.

Question 3

What controversial scene was altered following complaints about its portrayal?

Accepted Answer

An Iranian woman's murder by her brother was originally an honor killing, but after complaints, it was changed to an intended beating that got out of hand, removing honor-related dialogue.

Question 4

What real-world basis do the film's immigration cases have?

Accepted Answer

The cases presented in the film are based on actual occurrences in the United States.

Question 5

What is the central conflict explored in Crossing Over?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants enter Los Angeles with hopeful visions, but their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers, exploring the allure and reality of the American dream.

Question 6

What was the original runtime of Crossing Over before editing, and why was it cut down?

Accepted Answer

Director Wayne Kramer's original cut was 140 minutes long, but it was edited down to two hours after producer involvement when Harvey Weinstein allegedly threatened a straight-to-DVD release.

Question 7

Which actor was originally wanted for a role but replaced due to studio pressure?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Kramer wanted Paul Walker to play Chris Farrell, but Harvey Weinstein insisted the part go to Sean Penn, starting a series of problematic occurrences.

Question 8

How did the film change a controversial scene involving an Iranian woman?

Accepted Answer

After complaints, a scene where an Iranian woman is murdered in an honor killing was changed to an intended beating that got out of hand, removing dialogue about honor.

Question 9

What real-world basis do the stories in Crossing Over have?

Accepted Answer

The cases presented in the film are based on actual occurrences in the U.S.

Question 10

What is the central conflict explored in Crossing Over?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants enter Los Angeles with hopeful visions, but their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers, exploring the allure and reality of the American dream.

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