'South Park' Premiere

'South Park' Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses the challenges and decisions involved in creating a movie with an R rating, despite pressures to opt for a more commercially viable PC-13 rating. It explores the meaning behind the movie's title and its controversial implications. The conversation touches on the theme of life imitating art, reflecting on the irony of recent events. Finally, it delves into the battles with censorship and the creative ways the filmmakers responded to restrictions, including changing the movie's title.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the creators decide to aim for an R rating instead of a PC-13 rating?

To align with the president's views

To push creative boundaries beyond the TV show

To increase the movie's financial success

To avoid criticism from Hollywood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the humorous misunderstanding about the movie's title?

It was believed to be a documentary

It was interpreted as a reference to something inappropriate

It was mistakenly linked to a different movie

It was thought to be about a summer hat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the movie's storyline relate to real life according to the creators?

It reflects the political climate of the time

It is a fictional tale with no real-life connections

It mirrors the creators' personal experiences over the past two years

It is based on a popular novel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original title of the movie before censorship issues arose?

South Park: The Untold Story

South Park: All Hell Breaks Loose

South Park: The Movie

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the creators respond to censorship challenges?

They changed the entire script

They made the title more subtle

They made the title more exaggerated and fun

They removed all controversial content