INTERVIEW: Mark Wahlberg talks about why the movie 'The Fighter' was so close to his heart, what it was like on theÉ

INTERVIEW: Mark Wahlberg talks about why the movie 'The Fighter' was so close to his heart, what it was like on theÉ

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Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with a casual conversation about various locations, followed by a discussion on quitting smoking pot, which turns out to be a joke. The conversation then shifts to the speaker's feelings about award shows, particularly the Golden Globes. The speaker discusses the importance of making a movie about Mickey, emphasizing the promise made to tell the story in a positive light. Finally, the speaker shares thoughts on perseverance and mentions a personal connection to the movie 'Tangled' through watching it with their daughter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the public's response about quitting smoking pot?

He ignored the reaction.

He was surprised by the reaction.

He expected the reaction.

He was upset by the reaction.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the speaker nervous during public appearances?

Receiving an award

Reading a teleprompter or long monologue

Meeting new people

Walking on stage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was making the movie about Mickey important to the speaker?

He wanted to become famous.

He had a personal promise to fulfill.

He was interested in the genre.

He wanted to win an award.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's approach to keeping promises?

He only makes promises he can keep.

He makes promises to everyone.

He rarely makes promises.

He doesn't believe in promises.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movie did the speaker connect with and why?

Avatar, because of its visuals

Inception, because of its plot

Tangled, because he watched it with his daughter

Frozen, because of its music