John Q
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John Q

John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.

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John Q (2002) is a gripping drama directed by Nick Cassavetes. John Quincy Archibald, played by Denzel Washington, is a desperate father who resorts to extreme measures when his insurance company refuses to cover the cost of his young son's life-saving heart transplant.

Facing mounting medical bills and the risk of losing his child, John, along with his wife Denise, played by Kimberly Elise, takes the emergency room of the local hospital hostage. With his son's life hanging in the balance, John demands that his insurance company cover the procedure or a donor heart be made available to save his son's life.

As the tense hostage situation unfolds, John's actions garner significant media attention, turning his desperate plea into a nationwide debate about the flaws in the healthcare system and the struggle faced by ordinary families.

Through powerful performances and thought-provoking dialogue, the film explores themes of social injustice and highlights the challenges faced by parents who are forced to confront a broken system in order to save their loved ones.

John Q is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged thriller that raises important questions about the accessibility of healthcare and the lengths one man will go to save his child. This heart-wrenching film will leave viewers on the edge of their seats while contemplating the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by society.

Also Known As:

John Q

Release Date:

15 Feb 2002

Writers:

James Kearns

Awards:

2 wins & 8 nominations

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