Not Going Quietly

Synopsis

When 32-year-old activist and father Ady Barkan is diagnosed with ALS and given four years to live, he finds himself in a deep depression, struggling to connect with his newborn son, whose presence reminds him of the future he will miss. But after a chance confrontation with Senator Jeff Flake on an airplane goes viral, Ady decides to embark on a cross-country tour of America, using his final breaths to fight for healthcare justice. As Ady's natural voice fades, his influence grows, transforming him into one of the most powerful activists in America. Ultimately, Ady discovers that collective action and speaking truth to power offers a source of hope for the future that transforms his relationship with his son and his belief in what is possible for his family.