Barry Keoghan Learned to Be "More True and Present" From Making 'American Animals' | Sundance 2018

The transcript discusses a film about young men searching for identity in the wrong places, inspired by heist movies. It highlights personal growth, truth, and presence as key takeaways. The film's characters are influenced by movies like Ocean's 11, which they watch to prepare for a heist. The story is described as a bizarre caper, with high stakes and character development emphasized.

What is the main theme introduced in the first section of the transcript?

• A story about young men succeeding in their heist.

• A documentary about the life of Charles Audubon.

• A bizarre caper involving young men searching for identity in the wrong places.

• A group of young men finding their identity in the right places.

What personal lesson is highlighted in the second section?

• Learning to be more secretive.

• Learning to be more present and truthful.

• Learning to be more competitive.

• Learning to be more aggressive.

How did the characters prepare for their heist according to the third section?

• By practicing in a safe environment.

• By consulting with professional thieves.

• By watching heist movies like Ocean's 11.

• By reading books on heists.

What does the third section suggest about the characters' perception of their lives?

• They viewed their lives as a reality show.

• They considered their lives to be a novel.

• They thought their lives were like a movie.

• They believed their lives were a documentary.

What was the source of information for the characters' heist plan?

• Advice from experienced criminals.

• Heist movies they watched.

• Online tutorials on heists.

• Books on criminal psychology.