CLEAN : New York Steve McQueen premieres movie 12

The transcript discusses the making of a film about Solomon Northrop, highlighting the challenges faced during production, the inspiration drawn from the book, and the collaboration with director Steve McQueen. The narrative emphasizes the powerful and moving nature of the story, reflecting on its historical significance and the emotional journey involved.

What is the main focus of the initial discussion about Solomon Northrop's story?

• The challenges and responsibilities in portraying the story

• The financial aspects of the production

• The technical difficulties in filming

• The historical inaccuracies in the script

How did the speaker's wife contribute to the discovery of Solomon Northrop's story?

• She directed the film adaptation

• She found the book that inspired the project

• She acted in the movie

• She wrote a screenplay about it

What was the speaker's impression of working with Steve McQueen?

• He was thrilled and found it amazing

• He felt indifferent about the experience

• He thought it was a waste of time

• He found it challenging and unfulfilling

What qualities did the speaker try to bring to his role?

• A serious and somber tone

• A romantic and charming demeanor

• A buffoonish quality to add humor

• A mysterious and enigmatic presence

How does the speaker describe the story of Solomon Northrop?

• As a simple and straightforward narrative

• As a purely fictional tale

• As a hard but beautiful and inspiring story

• As a light-hearted comedy