Al Pacino has always been known for his acting talent. He is considered one of the few actors in Hollywood who adds life to a character.

And that is what he has done to the character of Dr. Death or Dr. Jack Kevorkian. The character is a part of an original series of HBO known as the "You Don't Know Jack."

He is said to have given an Emmy-winning performance and the movie is based on the biography of Barry Levinson.

As per this Jack is 61 year of and is retired and practically indigent. He is known as Dr. Death and becomes outraged when news reports show that a sick person wants mercy-killing as he is tired of his life.

While one of his friends says that the patient should not be given the power to decide upon the fate of his/her life, Jack completely disagrees. And that is the total theme of the movie.

Jack then along with his sister and friend gives strong sedatives to stop the heart of the patient. This starts a kind of riot.

Looking at the legal issues, Jack decides to fight his own case in the court.