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1. #001

   Director Jake Scott stated that Kristen Stewart and James Gandolfini improvised much of their dialogue, especially Stewart, and that this was frustrating for the film's writers. Scott said Stewart was always a surprise because she never warned anyone about what she was going to say.

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2. #002

   Director Jake Scott and costume designer Kim Bowen accompanied Kristen Stewart to strip clubs to research the role of Mallory. During this time, club owners offered Stewart work because they did not know she was an actress.

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3. #003

   Kristen Stewart first read the script when she was 16 and was officially cast at 17. Production did not begin until she turned 18.

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4. #004

   Director Jake Scott wanted to work with Kristen Stewart after seeing her performance in Into the Wild (2007). Shortly after leaving the theater, he called producers Scott Bloom and Giovanni Agnelli to ask whether Stewart would be available to meet with them.

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5. #005

   The markings in Mallory's house reference Hurricane Katrina; rescue workers and the Army National Guard spray-painted an X on every house or building they cleared.

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6. #006

   While preparing for her role, Kristen Stewart learned to pole dance, kept herself sleep-deprived, chain-smoked and mostly ate junk food. As a result, Stewart's body and legs were covered in bruises, her skin was blotchy and she looked constantly tired. Director Jake Scott praised Stewart's dedication because she was so willing to put her physical appearance second for the role.

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7. #007

   Writer Ken Hixon wrote an alternative ending showing Mallory living with Doug and Lois in New Orleans, but director Jake Scott did not use it because he found it insulting to the characters.

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8. #008

   Producer Scott Bloom praised Kristen Stewart for her performance and claimed that very few actresses her age could bring as much realism to the role as she did. He also believed that no other actress could have fully achieved the role.

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9. #009

   Mallory (Kristen Stewart) works at Dixie Divas. In reality, it is a working strip club located at 606 Iberville St. in New Orleans.

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10. #010

    Kristen Stewart liked that director Jake Scott did not exploit her character's profession. She was proud that he focused on the character's emotional side rather than just the fact that she was a stripper.

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11. #011

    Melissa Leo signed on to the project two weeks before filming began in New Orleans.

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12. #012

    Allison's (Kristen Stewart) known aliases are Mallory, Bridgette, Roxy and Jennifer.

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13. #013

    Jake Scott cast Kristen Stewart because of how sincere and original she was when it came to the character's subject matter.

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14. #014

    An official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film screened on the 5th day.

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15. #015

    Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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