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Pacino to Play Kevorkian in HBO Movie

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Date Posted: 07/ 9/09 7:42pm

Pacino to Play Kevorkian in HBO Movie
Last Update: 7/06 9:37 am

Source: WXYZ.COM

Al Pacino has signed on to play Dr. Jack Kevorkian in a movie called "You Don't Know Jack."

The movie, which is being produced by HBO, will air sometime in 2010. Production has yet to begin. It is being helmed by Steve Jones, who is also making a documentary about Kevorkian failed run for Congress in 2008.

Kevorkian would not comment for an ABCNews.com story on the production. His lawyer, Southfield attorney Mayer Morganroth, tells ABC "I think it will be realistic. It won't be scathing and critical." Morganroth may be player by Dustin Hoffman or Richard Dreyfuss.

One of Kevorkian's other attorneys, Geoffrey Fieger, is a consultant on the movie. He calls it "a masterpiece and a tour de force." Fieger served a Kevorkian's attorney during the height of the controversy surrounding the retired pathologist.

This isn't the first brush with entertainment for the man known as "Dr. Death." He has been referenced in shows like the "Simpsons" and "Grey's Anatomy." However the project, which has been five years in the making, may be the most controversial.

Assistant Suicide advocates say they're worried it may glorify a man they believe may have done more to hurt their movement than to help it. Kevorkian first came to prominence when he assisted in the death of Janet Adkins. Since then he has been a polarizing figure in the debate over assisted suicide.

In fact, some supporters say that while 3 states, Oregon, Washington and Montana, have legalized the practice, the regulations put into place surrounding the practice are a direct result of Kevorkian and his belief in "death on demand."

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