Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Death Boom director Jessica Chandler and producer/narrator Eli Roth spoke with ComingSoon about the startling new documentary about the funeral business. The duo discussed the flaws with the current funeral industry, why water cremation is currently illegal in many states, and more. Its world premiere will take place at the Tribeca 2026 Festival today at 8 p.m. ET.
"The Baby Boom ends with a bang: over a billion people will die in the next 15 years, and our funeral systems aren’t ready for the 'Death Boom.' As morgues overflow and wallets empty, a broken, billion-dollar industry is exposed. But better options exist. This shocking, eye-opening, and surprisingly uplifting documentary dives deep into the business of death, revealing who’s keeping it alive, and why. With unprecedented access and bold voices leading a new movement, Death Boom reclaims the end of life with humanity, sustainability, and just the right dose of dark humor," says the official synopsis.
Death Boom director Jessica Chandler and producer/narrator Eli Roth spoke with ComingSoon about the startling new documentary about the funeral business. The duo discussed the flaws with the current funeral industry, why water cremation is currently illegal in many states, and more. Its world premiere will take place at the Tribeca 2026 Festival today at 8 p.m. ET.
"The Baby Boom ends with a bang: over a billion people will die in the next 15 years, and our funeral systems aren’t ready for the 'Death Boom.' As morgues overflow and wallets empty, a broken, billion-dollar industry is exposed. But better options exist. This shocking, eye-opening, and surprisingly uplifting documentary dives deep into the business of death, revealing who’s keeping it alive, and why. With unprecedented access and bold voices leading a new movement, Death Boom reclaims the end of life with humanity, sustainability, and just the right dose of dark humor," says the official synopsis.
