Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Whistleblower Treatment in New Documentary
Rory Kennedy's latest documentary, 'Freefall,' explores Boeing's treatment of whistleblowers and its impact on safety.
Kennedy, who has a history of anxiety when flying, felt that Boeing was responsible for the death of whistleblower John Barnett. She investigated his death in real-time while making her film.
Barnett had been deposed about what he saw at Boeing during the production of Kennedy's previous documentary, 'Downfall: The Case Against Boeing.' He died under suspicious circumstances, and Kennedy felt that there was a lack of humanity in how Boeing treated him.
Kennedy believes that Boeing should face criminal charges for its role in the 737 MAX crashes, which killed 346 people. She thinks that holding CEOs accountable would send a clear message to other companies about prioritizing safety over profits.