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Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing

2026 · Film · 95 min

  • Documentary

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Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, the investigation continues into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations and insider accounts in the wake of a deepening corporate crisis..

About Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing is a 2026 documentary film directed and produced by Rory Kennedy. It is a sequel to the 2022 documentary film Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. It follows the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, as other whistleblowers come forward and investigations continue. It had its world premiere at DC/DOX Film Festival on June 14, 2026, and was released on August 19, 2026, by Netflix.

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Cast

  • John BarnettSelf (archive footage)
  • Rob TurkewitzSelf - Attorney for John Barnett
  • Sam MohawkSelf - Boeing Quality Investigator
  • Roy IrvinSelf - Boeing Quality Investigator (Former)
  • Sam SalehpourSelf - Boeing Quality Engineer
  • Merle MeyersSelf - Boeing Quality Manager (Former)
  • Jim McNerneySelf (archive footage)
  • David G. BradleySelf (archive footage)
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