True Crime Movies of the 2000s Quiz

What is a common format for true crime stories that Americans enjoy?

• A single long movie

• A series of novels

• An eight-episode miniseries

• A weekly podcast

Which actor portrayed George Jung in the movie 'Blow'?

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Brad Pitt

• Tom Hanks

• Johnny Depp

What was John Dillinger's initial attempt to instill discipline in his life?

• Becoming a police officer

• Joining the US Navy

• Attending college

• Working in a factory

What is a unique aspect of the film 'Zodiac' compared to other true crime films?

• It focuses on the killer's childhood

• It is a documentary

• It highlights the confusion and obsession surrounding the case

• It proposes a definitive identity for the killer

What was a significant theme in the film 'Zodiac'?

• The media's role in the case

• The obsession of those investigating the case

• The police's incompetence

• The killer's childhood

Which film was criticized for its historical inaccuracies and led to a lawsuit?

• Zodiac

• American Gangster

• Public Enemies

• Blow

What was Frank Abagnale Jr. known for in 'Catch Me If You Can'?

• Solving crimes for the FBI

• Posing as various professionals

• Leading a drug cartel

• Being a notorious bank robber

What was the main criticism of the film 'Monster'?

• It was historically inaccurate

• It was too violent

• It was too long

• It was too sympathetic to the killer

Which film features a character who learns the drug trade from a Harlem legend?

• Blow

• Monster

• American Gangster

• Catch Me If You Can

What was the outcome of the lawsuit against 'American Gangster'?

• The film was banned

• The lawsuit was dismissed

• The filmmakers had to pay a fine

• The film was re-edited