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Death Boom: The Billion-Dollar Industry Exposed
4 Jun
Summary
- Documentary "Death Boom" probes multi-billion dollar death care industry.
- Film addresses impending 'death boom' with over a million Baby Boomers.
- Eli Roth narrates and appears in the documentary about end-of-life choices.
A trailer has been released for "Death Boom," an upcoming documentary examining the multi-billion dollar death care industry. The film is set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 9 in New York.
Directed by Jessica Chandler, "Death Boom" will delve into critical questions surrounding end-of-life decisions. The documentary specifically addresses the anticipated "death boom," a period over the next 15 years where over a million Baby Boomers are expected to pass away.
The film's logline states that current funeral systems are unprepared for this demographic shift, potentially leading to overflowing morgues and financial strain. It promises to reveal the inner workings of the death care business and propose better alternatives.
Eli Roth, known for directing "Borderlands" and "Thanksgiving," serves as the narrator for "Death Boom" and will also appear in the film. The production team includes notable figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson.
"Death Boom" is Jessica Chandler's second documentary, following her 2003 debut "A Fine State This Is." The film is a production of QC Entertainment, The Horror Section, and Appian Way.
