Not Going Quietly

Name: Not Going Quietly
Director: Nicholas Bruckman
Released: 2021

Nicholas Bruckman 2021

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.

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Running Time:

95 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Nicholas Bruckman

Producers:

Amanda Roddy

Cinematographers:

Michael Dwyer, Nicholas Bruckman, Erin Collett, Ryder Haske, Alex Pollini, Amanda Roddy

Editors:

Kent Bassett

Production Companies:

People’s Television, Duplass Brothers

Press

RogerEbert.com

A shot of pure inspiration...Not Going Quietly has a special power.

Nick Allen
Hollywood Reporter

An unusually moving political doc...a stirring tale of activism.

John Defore
IndieWire

A visceral ode to the nature of activism under dire circumstances...Not Going Quietly is an essential guide to having an
impact.

Eric Kohn
Vanity Fair

A heartbreaking story with humor, insight and action will resonate with anyone.

Jimmy Kimmel / Anthony Breznican

Festival Participation

SXSW - 2021
Winner, Audience Award - Documentary Feature
SXSW - 2021
Winner, Special Jury Recognition for Humanity in Social Action
Tribeca Film Festival - 2021
Official Selection
Pyeongchang International Peace Film Festival
Jury Prize - Int’l Feature Competition
Cleveland International Film Festival - 2021
Winner, Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award
Cordillera International Film Festival - 2021
Winner, Grand Jury Award Best Documentary Award
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US - 2022
Winner, The Unforgettables
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards - 2021
Winner, Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary
International Documentary Association - 2022
IDA Award Nominee, Best Feature
Emmy Awards Nominee - 2023
Emmy Awards Nominee, Outstanding Writing: Documentary

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