Question 1

What surprising reaction did the real Sister Helen Prejean have when she learned who would play her in the film?

Accepted Answer

After being told she'd be played by "a famous actress from Thelma & Louise (1991)" and meeting Susan Sarandon, Sister Helen Prejean said "Thank God, she's Louise."

Question 2

Which real-life incident involving Sister Helen Prejean was incorporated into the movie?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Sister Helen gets pulled over by police is based on an actual incident that happened to Helen Prejean during filming, which she found so funny she requested it be included.

Question 3

How did Tim Robbins approach getting songs written for the film's soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Director Tim Robbins simply sent a cut of the film to several noted composers including Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle, asking them for a song.

Question 4

Which major international film festival featured 'Dead Man Walking' in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 5

What family connections appear in the cast of Tim Robbins' film?

Accepted Answer

The cast includes Robbins' common law wife Susan Sarandon, step-daughter Eva Amurri, father Gil Robbins, mother Mary Robbins, sister Adele Robbins, and sons Jack Henry and Miles Robbins.

Question 6

What surprising reaction did the real Sister Helen Prejean have when she learned Susan Sarandon would play her?

Accepted Answer

When told she'd be played by "a famous actress from Thelma & Louise," Sister Helen Prejean met Susan Sarandon and said "Thank God, she's Louise."

Question 7

Which real-life incident involving Helen Prejean during filming was added to the movie?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Sister Helen gets pulled over is based on an actual incident that happened to Helen Prejean during filming, which she found so funny she requested it be included.

Question 8

How did Tim Robbins obtain songs for the film's soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Tim Robbins simply sent a cut of the film to several noted composers including Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle and asked for a song.

Question 9

Which major international film festival featured Dead Man Walking in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 10

What is the central relationship in Dead Man Walking?

Accepted Answer

A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for murder.

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