Pushing Dead
Synopsis
When a struggling writer, HIV positive for 20+ years, accidentally deposits a $100 birthday check, he is dropped from his health plan for earning too much. In this new era of sort-of universal care, can he take on a helpless bureaucracy or come up with $3000 a month to buy meds on his own?
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-27
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James Roday Rodriguez
Dan Schauble
Robin Weigert
Paula
Danny Glover
Bob
Khandi Alexander
Dot
Tom Riley
Mike
Jenny O'Hara
Dan's Mother (voice)
Tabitha Paigen
Kimberly
Damon Kirsche
Kevin
Mark Rafael Truitt
Jim 'The Ranger'
Jerry McDaniel
Gregory / Lisa
Richard LaGravenese
Mugger
Felix Justice
Donnie
Kevin Clarke
Cashier
Bob Greene
Doctor Denney
Derrick O'Connor
Sidewalk Salesman
Diana C. Weng
Doctor
Mari Kearney
Clinic Patient (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom E. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom E. Brown
- Original Title
- Pushing Dead
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom E. Brown
Tom E. Brown
Ian Reinhard
Department Leadership Roster
Tom E. Brown
Director
Tom E. Brown
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pushing Dead
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What is Pushing Dead about?
When a struggling writer, HIV positive for 20+ years, accidentally deposits a $100 birthday check, he is dropped from his health plan for earning too much. In this new era of sort-of universal care, can he take on a helpless bureaucracy or come up with $3000 a month to buy meds on his own?
Who directed Pushing Dead?
Pushing Dead was directed by Tom E. Brown.
Who stars in Pushing Dead?
The principal cast of Pushing Dead includes James Roday Rodriguez, Robin Weigert, Danny Glover, Khandi Alexander, Tom Riley.
When was Pushing Dead released and how long is it?
Pushing Dead was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pushing Dead?
Pushing Dead holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.