Question 1

Which real-life Texas residents appear in the film providing commentary on the events?

Accepted Answer

Real residents of Carthage, Texas who knew the real Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent appear in the film providing commentary on the events.

Question 2

Why didn't the film use the name of the actual funeral home where Bernie met Marjorie?

Accepted Answer

The owners of the Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas, where Bernie Tiede met Marjorie Nugent, refused to allow the film to use the name of the funeral home.

Question 3

What surprising connection did Bernie Tiede have with director Richard Linklater after the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Bernie Tiede lived in director Richard Linklater's garage apartment between 2014 and 2016. Ironically in 2016 Bernie was sent back to prison again, this time for life.

Question 4

What is the story of Bernie about?

Accepted Answer

In small-town Texas, affable mortician Bernie Tiede befriends wealthy widow Marjorie Nugent, known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.

Question 5

Which festivals did Bernie screen at?

Accepted Answer

Bernie screened at the Glasgow Film Festival (2013), Los Angeles Film Festival (2011), San Francisco International Film Festival (2012), SXSW Film Festival (2012), and BFI London Film Festival (2011).

Question 6

What real-life connection did Bernie Tiede have with director Richard Linklater after the events depicted in the film?

Accepted Answer

Bernie Tiede lived in director Richard Linklater's garage apartment between 2014 and 2016, before being sent back to prison for life in 2016.

Question 7

Which Texas Monthly article served as the basis for the film Bernie?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on a 1998 article in Texas Monthly written by Skip Hollandsworth.

Question 8

What unique element did the filmmakers include by featuring actual residents of Carthage, Texas?

Accepted Answer

Real residents of Carthage, Texas who knew the real Bernie Tiede and Marjorie Nugent appear in the film providing commentary on the events.

Question 9

Why was the Hawthorn Funeral Home's name not used in the film despite its significance to the true story?

Accepted Answer

The owners of the Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas, where Bernie Tiede met Marjorie Nugent, refused to allow the film to use the name of the funeral home.

Question 10

Which film festivals included Bernie in their official selections?

Accepted Answer

Bernie was featured at the Glasgow Film Festival (2013), Los Angeles Film Festival (2011), San Francisco International Film Festival (2012), SXSW Film Festival (2012), and BFI London Film Festival (2011).

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