You don't know Jack

The Resource You don't know Jack
Label
You don't know Jack
Statement of responsibility
HBO Films presents a Bee Holder production ; a Cine Mosaic production ; a Levinson/Fontana production ; a Barry Levinson film ; produced by Scott Ferguson ; executive producers, Steve Lee Jones [and others] ; written by Adam Mazer ; directed by Barry Levinson
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You do not know Jack
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  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
Summary
In the late 1980s, 61-year-old former pathologist Dr. Jack Kevorkian launched a crusade to provide what he considered a humane and dignified option for the terminally ill--assisted suicide. Aided by his loyal friend Neal Nicol, and his older sister Margo Janus, Kevorkian begins offering his "death counseling" services to a grateful and burgeoning clientele. He earns the support of Hemlock Society activist Janet Good and the wrath of the county prosecutor's office. Repeatedly arrested, it was thanks to talented attorney Geoffrey Fieger that Kevorkian was repeatedly exonerated. But as the national news media catapulted him to notoriety, Kevorkian continued his work, risking everything in his fervor to change the prevailing laws and challenge society's attitude towards the right to die
Awards note
Emmy Awards, 2010: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Pacino); Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Eigil Bryld ; editor, Aaron Yanes ; production designer, Mark Ricker ; music composed by Marcelo Zarvos ; costume designer, Rita Ryack
Date time place
Originally broadcast on HBO in 2010
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Rating: TV-14; Canadian Home Video rating: 14A
Language note
In English, dubbed French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; closed-captioned
PerformerNote
Al Pacino (Jack Kevorkian), Susan Sarandon (Janet Good), Danny Huston (Geoffrey Fieger), Brenda Vaccaro (Margo Janus), John Goodman (Neal Nicol), Cotter Smith (Dick Thompson), James Urbaniak (Jack Lessenberry), David Wilson Barnes (David Gorcyca), Ana Reeder (Lynn Mills), Sandra Seacat (Janet Adkins), Adam Mucci (Dave Gorosh), Eric Lange (John Skrzynski), Deborah Hedwall (Melody Youk), Rondi Reed (Judge Cooper)
Runtime
134
Technique
live action
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