INTERVIEW - Tika Sumpter at 'The Old Man & The Gun' New York Premiere Presented By Fox Searchight Pictures

INTERVIEW - Tika Sumpter at 'The Old Man & The Gun' New York Premiere Presented By Fox Searchight Pictures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a mostly true story about an older man who has been a career bank robber. The narrative explores his internal conflict about continuing his life of crime and whether it is truly fulfilling. The speaker plays Maureen, the wife of Casey Affleck's character, who is also experiencing a midlife crisis. The women in the film encourage the men to reevaluate their lives. The cast includes legends like Robert Redford, Danny Glover, and Sissy Spacek, creating a family-like atmosphere on set. Redford's presence is highlighted as quintessential, adding a charming and subtle touch to the film, which deviates from typical cops and robbers stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main dilemma faced by the older man in the story?

Deciding on a new career path

Finding a new partner in crime

How to escape from prison

Whether to retire from bank robbing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the narrator play in the film?

Sissy Spacek's friend

Danny Glover's sister

Casey Affleck's wife

Robert Redford's daughter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which legendary actor is part of the film's cast?

Tom Hanks

Al Pacino

Morgan Freeman

Robert Redford

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do the women play in the film?

They plan the bank heists

They are the main antagonists

They encourage the men to rethink their lives

They are the law enforcement officers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the film's approach to the cops and robbers theme described?

Comedic and light-hearted

Dark and mysterious

Action-packed and intense

Charming and subtle