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You Don't Know Jack (2010)
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You Don't Know Jack (2010)

Genre
Biography, Drama
Release Date
April 24, 2010
Studio
HBO Films
Official Site
http://www.hbo.com/movies/you-dont-know-jack/index.html
Genre
Biography, Drama
Release Date
April 24, 2010
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
134 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
HBO Films
Official Site
http://www.hbo.com/movies/you-dont-know-jack/index.html
Director
Barry Levinson
Producer
Scott Ferguson
Screenwriter
Adam Mazer
Starring
  • Al Pacino as Dr. Jack Kevorkian
  • Brenda Vaccaro
  • Danny Huston as Geoffrey Fieger
  • John Goodman as Neal Nicol
  • Susan Sarandon as Janet Good
  • Delaney Williams
  • Rutanya Alda
  • Eric Lange

In a gripping biographical drama directed by Barry Levinson, "You Don't Know Jack" delves into the controversial life of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a man who became one of the most polarizing figures in modern American history. Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as the retired pathologist who believes passionately in a person's right to die with dignity, transforming himself into "Dr. Death" by building a machine to assist in suicides. His crusade draws a small but devoted circle of supporters, including his loyal sister Brenda Vaccaro and the right-to-die advocate Susan Sarandon, while placing him in the crosshairs of the medical establishment and the law, represented by figures like prosecutor John Goodman. The film navigates the complex moral and legal battlefield Kevorkian willingly enters, exploring the profound personal cost of his mission and the intense public firestorm it ignites. This thought-provoking portrait examines the conviction of a man who forced a nation to confront its deepest ethical questions, all while maintaining a deeply human focus on the stories of those who sought his help.

Ratings:
70
SCORE
TMDB 7.0/10