Not Going Quietly
2021
USA
Dir: Nicholas Bruckman
ENGLISH
96mins
released 2022
A rising star in progressive politics and a new father, 32-year-old Ady Barkan’s life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. But after a confrontation with powerful Senator Jeff Flake on an airplane goes viral, catapulting him to national fame, Ady and a motley crew of activists ignite a once-in-a-generation political movement called “Be a Hero.”
Together, they barnstorm across the country and empower people to confront their elected officials with emotional, personal stories to demand healthcare justice and Ady holds groundbreaking interviews with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. As Ady rises to become Politico’s “Most Powerful Activist in America,” he discovers that collective action and speaking truth to power offers hope for his family and millions of others.
RogerEbert.com
"A shot of pure inspiration...Not Going Quietly has a special power."
Hollywood Reporter
"An unusually moving political doc...a stirring tale of activism."
Vanity Fair
"A heartbreaking story with humor, insight and action will resonate with anyone."