Films Draw Mixed Reviews for Portrayal of Assisted Suicide Two Oscar nominated films, The Sea Inside and Million Dollar Baby, have drawn raves reviews from critics but the ire of disability activists and those opposed to assisted suicide.

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Films Draw Mixed Reviews for Portrayal of Assisted Suicide

February 18, 200512:00 AM ET

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Two Oscar nominated films, The Sea Inside and Million Dollar Baby, have drawn raves reviews from critics but the ire of disability activists and those opposed to assisted suicide.