Monkey Wrench Films to Release Extraordinary Doc “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross” Narrated by Oscar Nominee Josh Brolin and Directed by Multi-Emmy Winner Paul Taublieb in Theaters Worldwide in January
Murder, Mystery and Supercross Bring the Adrenaline and the Biggest Names of Supercross including Hall of Fame legends Jeremy McGrath, Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson, and Ricky Carmichael to Cinemas Across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK on January 24th, 2025
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, and will kick off with a star-studded premiere at the highly anticipated Supercross season opener Anaheim One on January 9th, 2024. Monkey Wrench Films will release the film in theaters around the world on January 24th, 2024, and in more than 50 markets including: Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, St. Louis, Vancouver, Toronto and cities across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, among others. Monkey Wrench Films is proud to support Road 2 Recovery as our charity of choice for this global theatrical release.
“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.
Josh Brolin commented, “I don’t like when movies try and dictate how you should feel,” explained the world-renowned actor who was in the audio post-production facility to finish up the voice over work for the film: Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross. “Do you know what I mean? You just get what you get. When people are good at what they do, I think a lot of people respond to it. It’s settled in. This movie is not preachy at all. It’s not telling you how to feel. It just is what it is, and I think people really respond to honesty.”
“This movie educates you on the sport of Supercross, from its roots to the glamour and the dark side of the sport in a way that captivates your senses in every way. New and old fans alike with undoubtedly learn something new watching it for the first time.” explains Road 2 Recovery Founder/President Jimmy Button
“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”); co-written, co-edited, and produced by Stuart Acher (“#Stuck,” “Z Nation”); co-edited by Wesley Forsyth (“Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear,” “Ground Swell: Epic Stories of Monster Waves”); cinematography by Dave Warshauer (“Live and Unleashed with the Dingo,” “Speed on Water: The Story of Offshore Powerboats”); with original music composed by Noah Cooper Taublieb (“Live and Unleashed with the Dingo,”Blink of an Eye”); produced by Susan Cooper (“The Vow,” “30 For 30”), Mitch Covington (“Ground Swell: the Other Side of Fear,” “Big Wave Tow-In Invitational”), Sam Pontrelli (“Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear,” “Blood Line: the Life and Times of Brian Deegan”), Stacy Transou (“Fastest,” “Blink of an Eye”), and Eric Johnson; executive produced by Carl Cramer (“QB1” Beyond the Lights,” “Behind the Music”), Kenneth Feld (“Monster Jam,” “Sesame Street Live: Lets Party), Dave Gowland (“Dirt Dynasty: Johnny and CJ Greaves,” “Three Kings”), Juliette Feld Grossman(“Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After,” “Disney Insider”), Mark Hall (“Blood Line: the Life and Times of Brian Deegan,” “Big Wave Tow-In Invitational”), Dan McHugh (“Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear,” “Ground Swell: Epic Stories of Monster Waves”), Dave Prater, Rodney Sacks, and Stephen Yaros.
