Question 1

What controversial connection did the Anti-Defamation League condemn in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Defamation League condemned the film for linking evolutionary theory with the Holocaust, calling it outrageous and trivializing the Holocaust's complex factors.

Question 2

How were preview screenings for this documentary controlled before release?

Accepted Answer

Preview screenings were held by invitation only for churches and Christian groups, with viewers required to sign nondisclosure agreements after a critic's early negative review.

Question 3

What deceptive setup was used for the university lecture scene?

Accepted Answer

The lecture scene was filmed at Pepperdine University but wasn't an official event; the auditorium was rented, and the audience consisted mostly of paid extras with only a few actual students.

Question 4

What was the film's original pitch to Ben Stein about?

Accepted Answer

It was originally pitched to Ben Stein as 'Expelled,' a documentary about Darwinism's dominance in academia despite perceived holes in the theory.

Question 5

What odd incident occurred during Michael Shermer's interview for the film?

Accepted Answer

During Michael Shermer's interview, Ben Stein left and sat in a car outside for twenty minutes while Shermer joked with the crew about Stein's absence.

Question 6

What controversial comparison did the Anti-Defamation League condemn in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Defamation League condemned the film for linking evolutionary theory to the Holocaust, calling it outrageous and trivializing the Holocaust's complex factors.

Question 7

How were preview screenings for the film controlled before release?

Accepted Answer

Preview screenings were held by invitation only for churches and Christian groups, with viewers required to sign nondisclosure agreements after a critic's early negative review.

Question 8

What deceptive setup was used for a university lecture scene in the film?

Accepted Answer

A lecture scene was filmed at Pepperdine University using a rented auditorium with paid extras, not an official event, despite the university's Christian affiliation and acceptance of evolution.

Question 9

What was the film's original working title when pitched to scientific interviewees?

Accepted Answer

The film was pitched to scientific interviewees as "Crossroads," described as a documentary about the conflict between science and religion in public forums.

Question 10

Who directed and wrote the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Frankowski directed the film, with Kevin Miller and Ben Stein credited as writers.

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