Monkey Wrench Films is racing to release one of the most fascinating stories in pop culture in the new documentary “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," in theaters throughout North America (USA & Canada), Australia, New Zealand, and the UK beginning on January 24th, 2025. Narrated by Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (New Memoir “From Under The Truck,” Netflix’s “Brothers,” Marvel’s “Avengers Endgame”), and directed by multi-Emmy winner Paul Taublieb (producer of the $200 Million earning box office hit “The Vow,” starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau,” “Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear”), the documentary explores the electrifying story from the beginning days of the sport of Supercross in 1972, including Michael Goodwin, a man who created the sport and now serving a double-life sentence without the possibility of parole for murdering his ex-business partner, featuring the biggest names, past and present of the most underappreciated, demanding, dramatic motorsports across the planet. Relying on the twin pillars of cinematic camera work and deep archival research combined with in-depth interviews of virtually everyone who’s had an impact on the sport, including Hall of Fame legends Jeremy McGrath, Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson, and Ricky Carmichael.
“Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," a Taublieb Films produced documentary is presented by the global sponsors of Supercross, Monster Energy, Feld Motor Sports and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.
“Pay Dirt is a project born from a deep admiration for skill, courage and sacrifices of the incredible athletes of Supercross, featuring an all-star cast of riders and speaking from prison, the man who created the sport, Michael Goodwin,” states filmmaker Paul Taublieb.
Supercross. A sport born in 1972 by a man now serving a double-life sentence without the possibility of parole for murdering his ex-business partner Mickey Thompson and his wife. He’s just one character in this feature documentary that includes the sport’s biggest names, past and present. “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," takes you on a wild ride through the most underappreciated, demanding, dramatic motorsports on the planet. Narrated by Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (New Memoir “From Under The Truck,” Netflix’s “Brothers,” Marvel’s “Avengers Endgame”) and directed by two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Paul Taublieb (producer of the $200 Million earning box office hit “The Vow,” starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau,” “Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear”), “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," captures the essence of the sport where passion meets commitment, relying on the twin pillars of cinematic camera work and deep archival research combined with in-depth interviews of virtually everyone who’s had an impact on the sport, including Hall of Fame legends Jeremy McGrath, Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson, and Ricky Carmichael.
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“Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," a Taublieb Films produced documentary is directed, produced, and co-written by multi-Emmy winner Paul Taublieb ((producer of the $200 Million earning box office hit “The Vow,” starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau,” “Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear”); narrated by multi-award Winner Josh Brolin (New Memoir “From Under The Truck,” Netflix’s “Brothers,” Marvel’s “Avengers Endgame”) and Paul is here! Paul talks about his journey, why this story, and so much more!
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