John Q (2002)
John Q (2002) is a gripping American drama film that follows John Quincy Archibald, a desperate father played by Denzel Washington. When his son, Mike, suffers from a life-threatening heart condition, John learns his family’s insurance won’t cover the transplant needed to save his child’s life. Frustrated by the system, John takes drastic measures, holding hospital staff and patients hostage in a desperate bid to get his son the treatment he needs. The film highlights themes of family, healthcare inequality, and the lengths a parent will go to for their child’s well-being.
