Pay or Die (2023 film)

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Pay or Die
Directed by
  • Rachael Dyer
  • Scott Alexander Ruderman
Produced by
  • Rachael Dyer
  • Scott Alexander Ruderman
  • Yael Melamede
CinematographyScott Alexander Ruderman
Edited byWilliam Edward Rogers
Music byT. Griffin
Production
companies
Distributed by MTV Documentary Films
Release dates
  • March 11, 2023 (2023-03-11)(SXSW)
  • November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pay or Die is a 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Scott Alexander Ruderman and Rachael Dyer. It explores three families struggling to afford insulin, and their attempts to make a difference. Sarah Silverman serves as an executive producer.

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It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023, and was released in a limited release on November 1, 2023, by MTV Documentary Films, prior to streaming on Paramount+ on November 14, 2023. Film won Cinema for Peace Dove for Global Health. [1]

Plot

Three families struggle to afford insulin, one family battles lawmakers in Minnesota to regulate insulin prices, following the death of their son who was unable to afford the medication, a mother and daughter rebuilding their lives after spending their money on insulin, and a young adult diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]

Production

In February 2022, it was announced Rachael Dyer and Scott Alexander Ruderman would direct the film, with Sarah Silverman set to executive produce. [3]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2023 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 11, 2023. [4] [5] Shortly after, MTV Documentary Films acquired distribution rights to the film. [6] It was released in a limited release on November 1, 2023, by MTV Documentary Films, prior to streaming on Paramount+ on November 14, 2023. [7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 91% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.9/10. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "FILMS". Cinema for Peace Foundation. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  2. ↑ Carey, Matthew (March 9, 2023). "SXSW First Look: Sky High Cost Of Insulin Threatens Lives In Competition Documentary 'Pay Or Die'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Rose, Lacey (February 1, 2022). "Sarah Silverman to Produce Doc About America's Insulin Crisis (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 11, 2023). "SXSW Lineup Includes 'Dungeons & Dragons' On Opening Night, 'Evil Dead Rise', Eva Longoria's 'Flamin' Hot', A24's 'Problemista' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Pay or Die". South by Southwest . Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Carey, Matthew (May 30, 2023). "MTV Documentary Films Acquires Rights To 'Pay Or Die,' Powerful Film On Americans "Held Hostage" By High Cost Of Insulin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (October 5, 2023). "MTV Documentary Films Releases Trailer for 'Pay Or Die,' Documentary Oscar Contender About Insulin Crisis (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Pay or Die". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 3, 2023.
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