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My Sister's Keeper

2009 · New Line · Theatrical

FAIL

Summary

Anna Fitzgerald sues her parents for medical control of her body after years of serving as a donor for her sister Kate, who has leukemia. The case exposes the family's competing needs and Kate's wishes about treatment.

Why it fails

Are they allowed to live?

Death/choice is heavily framed as beautiful release and family closure.