Exposing the Death Care Industry: Eli Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio's Documentary "Death Boom"

Eli Roth, in collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions and QC Entertainment, is producing a feature-length documentary titled *Death Boom*. Directed by Jessica Chandler, the film is currently in post-production and aims to provide an exposé on the contemporary death care industry. It focuses on the impending challenges posed by the passing of 77 million baby boomers and the environmental and mental toll of traditional death care practices such as embalming, cremation, and burial.

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*Death Boom* seeks to unveil the corruption—political, religious, and corporate—that obstructs the adoption of greener death care methods. The documentary aims to normalize conversations surrounding death and grief while showcasing the potential benefits of environmentally friendly practices. Roth describes the film as a “spiritual follow-up” to his previous work, *Fin*, which addressed shark-finning and contributed to the cessation of shark kill tournaments along the U.S. East Coast.

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Roth serves as both narrator and producer, alongside DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson from Appian Way, with Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick producing for QC Entertainment. The film is financed by QC Entertainment, known for its work on *Get Out* and *BlacKkKlansman*. Roth emphasized the extensive research and effort that went into finding individuals willing to share their experiences on camera, highlighting the environmental hazards associated with current death care practices.

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Roth stated, “We aimed to show the issue from all sides, without blame or shame, and to present clear solutions that already exist but are blocked by those invested in maintaining the current system for profit.” He further clarified that the documentary is not an indictment of the industry but rather an exploration of how society can move forward to protect future generations. Jennifer Davisson, President of Appian Way, remarked, “Death Boom is a crucial exploration of a crisis that is as much about environmental preservation as it is about human dignity.”

Eli Roth & Leonardo DiCaprio to Expose Deathcare Industry in ‘Death Boom’ Documentary

While the documentary aims to foster understanding and dialogue, it may face scrutiny from those within the traditional death care industry who could perceive it as a challenge to established practices. Critics may argue that the film's portrayal of the industry could inadvertently stigmatize conventional methods of handling death.

Eli Roth & Leonardo DiCaprio to Expose Deathcare Industry in ‘Death Boom’ Documentary

*Death Boom* is anticipated to spark significant conversations about the death care industry and its environmental implications upon its release. The film is expected to be represented by QC Entertainment alongside WME Independent, aiming to reach a broad audience and encourage a shift towards more sustainable practices in death care.

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• “We spent years finding brave people willing to speak on camera, revealing the poisoning of our bodies and land that contaminates our water, air, and food.” — Eli Roth, Producer and Narrator

Eli Roth & Leonardo DiCaprio to Expose Deathcare Industry in ‘Death Boom’ Documentary

• “Death Boom is a crucial exploration of a crisis that is as much about environmental preservation as it is about human dignity, and we are honored to join a conversation that we can no longer avoid.” — Jennifer Davisson, President of Appian Way

Eli Roth & Leonardo DiCaprio to Expose Deathcare Industry in ‘Death Boom’ Documentary

• “We’re proud to partner with Eli Roth and Appian Way to bring a film that replaces taboo with truth – and shows what’s possible when better options are made accessible – to audiences.” — QC Entertainment Team

Eli Roth & Leonardo DiCaprio to Expose Deathcare Industry in ‘Death Boom’ Documentary