2009 Sundance Film Festival - 'Brooklyn's Finest' Premiere

The transcript discusses a character's role in a movie set in Brooklyn, initially mistaken as the President. The speaker is motivated by the opportunity to work with talented artists and friends, and feels nostalgic about the Bronx. The genre of cops and crooks is popular as audiences live vicariously through the characters. The movie is unique due to its Brooklyn setting.

What was the initial misunderstanding about the speaker's character?

• The character was a teacher.

• The character was a detective.

• The character was a musician.

• The character was the President.

Why was the speaker excited about the role?

• Because of the high salary.

• Due to the opportunity to work with talented artists and friends.

• Because it was filmed in Hollywood.

• Due to the chance to play a villain.

What personal connection does the speaker have to the neighborhood?

• They grew up in the Bronx.

• They have family living there.

• They went to school there.

• They own a business there.

What might attract audiences to the cops and crooks genre according to the speaker?

• Living vicariously through the characters.

• The romantic subplots.

• The action scenes.

• The historical accuracy.

What makes this movie different from others according to the speaker?

• The setting in Brooklyn.

• The unique plot twist.

• The special effects.

• The famous soundtrack.