“John Q” is a tense drama centering on John Q. Archibald, a working-class father whose son, Michael, desperately needs a heart transplant. When his health insurance refuses to cover the procedure, John Q., driven by desperation and love, takes hostages in the hospital’s emergency room, demanding that his son be placed on the transplant list. The film explores the flaws in the American healthcare system and the lengths a parent will go to for their child, raising questions about social justice, the value of human life, and the moral complexities of desperate actions.
“John Q” was included in the Madison Media Library with its fictional depiction of a father’s fight for his son. It portrays a father’s unwavering commitment to his family and his willingness to challenge a system he perceives as unjust.
