Aaron Sorkin Talks Directorial Debut of 'Molly's Game' | Savannah Film Festival 2017

Scott Feinberg introduces Aaron Sorkin at the Savannah Film Festival. Sorkin shares his journey from aspiring actor to acclaimed writer, detailing his early struggles and eventual success with works like 'A Few Good Men' and 'The West Wing.' He discusses writing antiheroes, his transition to directing with 'Molly's Game,' and the challenges faced during production. Sorkin also reflects on Molly Bloom's reaction to the film adaptation of her story.

What is a key characteristic of Aaron Sorkin's writing style?

• Slow-paced dialogue

• Romantic and idealistic themes

• Focus on action sequences

• Minimalist dialogue

What was Aaron Sorkin's first directorial project?

• Molly's Game

• Steve Jobs

• The Social Network

• The West Wing

Who is Aaron Sorkin, as introduced in the transcript?

• A famous actor

• A renowned writer and director

• A sports commentator

• A musician

At what age did Aaron Sorkin start writing for pleasure?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

What was Aaron Sorkin's first major success in screenwriting?

• The West Wing

• A Few Good Men

• The Social Network

• Moneyball

How did Aaron Sorkin end up creating 'The West Wing'?

• He was approached by a producer after a casual conversation

• He was inspired by a political event

• He always wanted to write a political drama

• He was asked by a friend to write it

What was a major challenge faced during the production of 'Molly's Game'?

• Lack of funding

• Limited shooting days

• Casting issues

• Script rewrites

How did Molly Bloom react to the film adaptation of her story?

• She wanted changes to be made

• She was indifferent

• She was emotional and appreciative

• She disliked it

What metaphor did Aaron Sorkin use to start 'Molly's Game'?

• A courtroom scene

• An Olympic ski run

• A business meeting

• A poker game

What was Aaron Sorkin's approach to directing actors in 'Molly's Game'?

• He used virtual rehearsals due to time constraints

• He relied heavily on rehearsals

• He focused on action scenes

• He allowed actors to improvise