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Not Going Quietly Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Aug. 1, 2021

Not Going Quietly

Release Date: Friday, August 13, 2021 Limited

Bradley Whitford, Amanda Roddy, Nicholas Bruckman

NR Documentary 1 hr, 36 m

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Plot

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Plot
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 and Ady holds groundbreaking interviews with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Through his journey, Ady discovers that collective action and speaking truth to power offers hope for his family and millions of others.
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Amanda Roddy
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MPA Rating
NR Not Rated
Runtime
1 hr, 36 m
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Language
English

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  • An inspiring look at the life of political activist and new father, 32-year-old Ady Barkan, who after being diagnosed with ALS, joins a motley crew of activists to ignite a once-in-a-generation movement for healthcare justice in America.
  • Winner of the Audience Award and Special Jury Recognition for Humanity in Social Action at SXSW (8/1/2021).

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Release Dates

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Not Going Quietly was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 13, 2021. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Respect, Free Guy and Don't Breathe 2. As a limited release, Not Going Quietly was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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Sun., Aug. 1, 2021

  • Set film release to Limited

  • Set the MPAA rating to NR

  • Added a running time of 96 minutes

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