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Pushing Dead (2016)
Director: Tom E. Brown
Cast: James Roday Rodriguez, Robin Weigert, Danny Glover, Khandi Alexander
Runtime108 min
Rating18A
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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 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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Pushing Dead (2016), directed by Tom E. Brown, is a comedy-drama film that has received generally positive reviews from critics. While it has not received major awards recognition, it has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 and a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a modestly positive reception from audiences.
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Pushing Dead (2016), directed by Tom E. Brown, offers a unique blend of comedy and drama that explores the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as an HIV-positive individual. With standout performances from James Roday Rodriguez and a supporting cast that includes Danny Glover, the film tackles complex themes with both humor and heart, making it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven stories.
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Pushing Dead is Tom E. Brown's debut film, a 2017 American independent comedy drama film written and directed by Brown and starring James Roday Rodriguez, Danny Glover, Robin Weigert and Khandi Alexander.
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