Mortality Movie Night: Funeral Comedies Based on a True Story

Death Cafe host Gail Rubin also hosts a TV series called Mortality Movies as well as Mortality Movie Nights. Watch a film related to end-of-life issues and stick around for discussion afterwards. These Movie Nights started in the living room at Gail's house, and grew to be so popular, they are now held in the chapel at French Funerals & Cremations at 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, just east of Eubank.

For this Mortality Movie Night on June 24, attendees get a choice of three films we can watch, all comedic films involving funerals, and based on a true story! Send a message voting for your preferred film:

• Bernie (2011 – PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.) In this comedy based on a true crime story, affable mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow that goes tragically wrong.
• Get Low (2009 – PG-13, 1hr. 43 min.) This film is based on a true story of a man who threw his own funeral party while he was still alive. Set in the 1930s, it provides a glimpse into the evolution of the funeral business and shows the elements of planning and implementing an unorthodox funeral.
• Grand Theft Parsons (2003 – PG-13, 1hr. 28 min.) is based on the true story of the hijacking of musician Gram Parson's body after his untimely death in 1973 from an overdose at the age of 26. His road manager Phil Kaufman steals the body to fulfill a pledge to set his spirit free in Joshua Tree National Park.

The event is free, popcorn and chocolate will be served! Hope to see you there!