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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 12:42 AM
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*You Don't Know Jack*
Just finished watching the drama on HBO about Dr. Jack Kervorkian.

Wow. Great cast, great direction, great script.

Emotionally wrenching, as all discussions are, about euthanasia.

I give it my highest recommendation.

Do Not Miss.

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seaker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 07:43 AM
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1. I know Jill
:hi:
Thanks for the recommendation.
I will be looking for it.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 11:20 AM
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3. Good morning, my dear seaker!
Al Pacino gives a great, edgy performance.

You won't regret it!

It's on HBO...

:hi:
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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 09:15 AM
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2. But I do know Geoffrey Fieger!
In fact, I spoke with him last week!
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 11:22 AM
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4. My dear bif...
Do you? Is the production true to how he was at the time?

If you haven't seen it, you should!

:hi:

I was riveted!

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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 11:39 AM
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5. I haven't seen it
But Geoffrey said they did a good job with his character. The review I read said the actor underplayed him. He's pretty full of himself and quite flamboyant in real life.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 11:57 AM
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6. That's interesting!
The flamboyance and being full of himself came through quite well in this production.

Lucky you, knowing him!

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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 01:31 PM
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9. He's not really a friend
More of a casual acquaintance. He's actually a pretty good guy. A left-wing rabble rouser.
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one_voice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 12:19 PM
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7. I agree..
It was a good movie. I watched it on Saturday night. Even my husband, who's usually asleep by 9 stayed awake and watched.

Kevorkian was on Maher Friday night. Did you see? Some funny moments.

When my son was in high school he had to do a paper on euthanasia (human) and he had to take a side pro or against. It was difficult for him, but he ultimately took the side of pro..it was a "gently" written paper. I think he's heard me say one too many times, that we give our animals more dignity in death than we do people.

I try not to influence him, and made him do extensive research.

You're right it's a tough subject, very emotional.

Hi Ms. Peggy.

:hi:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-27-10 12:31 PM
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8. My dear one_voice!
Didn't see him on Maher...I can believe there were funny moments!

Good for your son......and kudos to you for helping him be such a thoughtful person.

Oh, and I absolutely agree with Kervorkian. Euthanasia is a hot topic with me. Death on the dying person's terms, and nobody else's.

Hi, sweetie!

:hi:
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