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The Event (2003)
Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.
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Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Thom Fitzgerald, Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback
In Theaters:1/19/2003
Box Office:
Runtime:114 minutes
Studio:Arkanjel Productions, Covington International, Emotion Pictures, Flutie Entertainment, My Life Productions Inc.
Cast
Thom Fitzgerald
Director
Brent Carver
Brian Knight
Olympia Dukakis
Lila Shapiro
Jane Leeves
Mona Rothchild
Don McKellar
Matt Shapiro
Sarah Polley
Dana Shapiro
Parker Posey
Nick Devivo
Rejean Cournoyer
Rory Metzler
Cynthia Preston
Amy Eisner
Joanna Adler
Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
Dick Latessa
Uncle Leo
Christina Zorich
Judy Campbell
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