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Pushing Dead

  • 20162016
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 50m
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6.4/10
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James Roday Rodriguez in Pushing Dead (2016)
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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 univers... Read allWhen 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 o... Read allWhen 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?
IMDb RATING
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403
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  • Director
    • Tom E. Brown
  • Writer
    • Tom E. Brown
  • Stars
    • James Roday Rodriguez
    • Robin Weigert
    • Danny Glover
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  • Director
    • Tom E. Brown
  • Writer
    • Tom E. Brown
  • Stars
    • James Roday Rodriguez
    • Robin Weigert
    • Danny Glover
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    • 5User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 3 nominations

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    Danny Glover, James Roday Rodriguez, and Tabitha Paigen in Pushing Dead (2016)
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    James Roday Rodriguez in Pushing Dead (2016)
    Danny Glover and James Roday Rodriguez in Pushing Dead (2016)
    Danny Glover and James Roday Rodriguez in Pushing Dead (2016)
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    Danny Glover, Khandi Alexander, James Roday Rodriguez, and Robin Weigert in Pushing Dead (2016)
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    James Roday Rodriguez
    James Roday Rodriguez
    • Dan Schauble
    • (as James Roday)
    Robin Weigert
    Robin Weigert
    • Paula
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Bob
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Dot
    Tom Riley
    Tom Riley
    • Mike
    Jerry McDaniel Jr.
    • Gregory
    • (as Jerry McDaniel)
    • …
    Tabitha Paigen
    Tabitha Paigen
    • Kimberly
    Jenny O'Hara
    Jenny O'Hara
    • Dan's Mother
    • (voice)
    Damon Kirsche
    • Kevin
    Mark Rafael Truitt
    • Jim 'The Ranger'
    • (as Mark Truitt)
    Richard LaGravenese
    Richard LaGravenese
    • Mugger
    Felix Justice
    • Donnie
    Bob Greene
    Bob Greene
    • Doctor Denney
    Diana C. Weng
    • Doctor
    Kashka Banjoko
    • Body Oil Salesman
    Kevin Clarke
    • Cashier
    Rika Luna
    Rika Luna
    • Waitress
    • (as Erica Perez)
    Michael X. Sommers
    Michael X. Sommers
    • Street Musician #1
    • (as Michael Sommers)
    • Director
      • Tom E. Brown
    • Writer
      • Tom E. Brown
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      The miniature steam train shown at about 54 minutes into the movie was originally installed at the Herbert Fleishhacker Zoo, now known as the San Francisco Zoo, in 1925 and operated for 53 years until being temporarily retired in 1978. The steam train was then restored in 1997, at which time it was converted from coal to natural gas burning. The original train was offered for sale via a 1905 Cagney catalog for $15,000. The 1997 train restoration cost approximately $75,000 with the total coming to $700,000 when including the depot, plaza, track, landscaping and storage barn.

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    10/10
    Powerful film about being down and out and HIV positive
    Pushing Dead (2016) was written and directed by Tom E. Brown. Believe it or not, this is a funny film about a not-funny situation. Dan (James Roday) has been HIV positive for over 20 years. His life is attuned to the beeping of his wristwatch. He takes his HIV medication ritually, because he needs to take the right meds at the right time to stay healthy.

    Suddenly, his supply of medications is interrupted, and he may be forced to go without meds for three weeks. Going without HIV medication isn't the same as going without medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It could be the tipping point at which HIV-positive status turns into AIDS.

    How Dan copes with that serious situation, and also how he goes on with his daily life, constitute the plot of the movie. Roday is an excellent actor, and you believe that this is a true life crisis.

    Three great supporting actors help the movie succeed: Robin Weigert as Dan's roommate, Paula; Danny Glover as his boss, Bob; and Khandi Alexander as Bob's wife, Dot. I was surprised to see Danny Glover as a supporting actor in a small, independent film. My guess is that he liked the role, and wanted to remind us of what a truly great actor he is.

    We saw this film at the excellent Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum, as part of the wonderful ImageOut Rochester LGBT Film Festival. It will also work well on the small screen.

    Pushing Dead is one of 22 films that had their New York State premiere, or their East Çoast premiere at ImageOut. My compliments to the ImageOut Programming Committee for their great success in bringing these films to Rochester.
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    • Red-125
    • Oct 16, 2016

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2017 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 10デイズ 愛おしき日々
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bugsby Pictures
      • Chrismatic Film
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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