Question 1

What dangerous incident happened to Justin Long while filming in Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Justin Long was drugged and abducted by locals who gave him what he believed was PCP-laced marijuana, then discussed filming him while high to sell footage before he escaped by jumping from a moving vehicle.

Question 2

Which festivals screened Youth in Revolt?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at AFI Fest and Toronto International Film Festival in 2009, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2010. It also received a National Board of Review award in 2010.

Question 3

What real-life connection exists between Justin Long and Portia Doubleday's family?

Accepted Answer

Justin Long, who plays Sheeni's older brother in the film, dated Portia Doubleday's real-life older sister Kaitlin Doubleday in real life.

Question 4

What is Nick Twisp's quest in Youth in Revolt?

Accepted Answer

After falling for neighbor Sheeni Saunders and learning she's dating someone, frustrated and inexperienced Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into her heart and bed.

Question 5

Which actor originally auditioned for the role of Sheeni Saunders?

Accepted Answer

Rooney Mara, who plays Taggarty in the film, originally auditioned for the role of Sheeni Saunders.

Question 6

What shocking real-life incident happened to Justin Long during filming in Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Justin Long was drugged and abducted by locals who gave him what he believed was PCP-laced marijuana, then took him against his will and discussed filming him while high to sell footage.

Question 7

Which festivals was Youth in Revolt featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at AFI Fest in 2009, Toronto International Film Festival in 2009, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2010, and won an award from the National Board of Review in 2010.

Question 8

What is the central conflict for Nick Twisp in the film?

Accepted Answer

Nick Twisp, a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, falls for neighbor Sheeni Saunders and launches a hilarious quest to win her heart and bed after learning she is dating someone else.

Question 9

What real-life connection exists between Justin Long and Portia Doubleday's family?

Accepted Answer

Justin Long, who plays Sheeni's older brother in the film, dated Portia Doubleday's real-life older sister Kaitlin Doubleday in real life.

Question 10

Who originally auditioned for the role of Sheeni Saunders?

Accepted Answer

Rooney Mara, who plays Taggarty in the film, originally auditioned for the role of Sheeni Saunders.

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