John Q.

Synopsis of John Q.

John Q. Archibald is a devoted father who, faced with his son's life-threatening illness and the lack of medical insurance coverage, decides to take extreme measures. Desperate to save his son's life, John Q. takes the patients and staff of the hospital's emergency room hostage, triggering a tense drama about one man's fight against an unforgiving healthcare system. This special DVD edition offers a deep look into this intense medical thriller, highlighting Denzel Washington's powerful performance under Nick Cassavetes' direction.