Question 1

Why was this documentary rejected from the Oscars Best Documentary category in 1989?

Accepted Answer

It was rejected because it was considered to be a fictional film due to its scripted content.

Question 2

What unique connection does this film have to the National Film Registry?

Accepted Answer

Released the same year the Registry was established, it was selected for preservation 13 years later, making it the first film preserved that's as old as the Registry itself.

Question 3

What happened to Dr. James Grigson after this documentary was released?

Accepted Answer

He lost his license and was expelled from both the American Psychiatric Association and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians for unethical conduct.

Question 4

Which major international film festivals featured this documentary?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival (1988), International Film Festival Rotterdam (1989), Locarno International Film Festival (1990 and 2004), and Golden Horse Film Festival (1989).

Question 5

How did Errol Morris convince Randall Adams to continue filming when he became nervous?

Accepted Answer

Morris urged him by saying, "Look, I really believe you're innocent; this is your only chance," which caused a cameraman to criticize Morris' approach.

Question 6

Why was The Thin Blue Line rejected from the 1989 Oscars Best Documentary category?

Accepted Answer

The film was rejected because it was considered a fictional film due to its scripted content, despite being a documentary.

Question 7

How long did Errol Morris spend tracking down people for the Randall Adams case documentary?

Accepted Answer

Errol Morris spent 2-1/2 years tracking down various players in the Randall Adams case and convincing them to appear in the film.

Question 8

What happened to Dr. James Grigson after The Thin Blue Line was released?

Accepted Answer

Dr. James Grigson lost his license and was expelled from both the American Psychiatric Association and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians for unethical conduct shortly after the documentary's release.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured The Thin Blue Line?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival (1988), International Film Festival Rotterdam (1989), Locarno International Film Festival (1990 and 2004), and Golden Horse Film Festival (1989).

Question 10

What unique connection does The Thin Blue Line have to the National Film Registry?

Accepted Answer

Released the same year the National Film Registry was established, it was selected for preservation 13 years later, making it the first preserved film as old as the Registry itself.

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