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Famed actor and director Clint Eastwood is being condemned by disabled groups who say his award-winning film, "Million Dollar Baby," perpetuates the view that lives of people with disabilities are not worth living. Eastwood directs the film, in which he also acts, with Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. It's been identified by critics as a top contender for an Academy Award since Eastwood and Swank won Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Actress. The story about a young female boxer who seeks out an elderly trainer to help her achieve her dream of being the best takes a sudden...

“Million Dollar Baby’s” Multi-Million Dollar Rip-Off By Debbie Schlussel “Million Dollar Baby” will win the Academy Awards. Not because it’s the Best Picture. But because it’s Hollywood’s best political propaganda of the year. More effective than “Fahrenheit 911.” Think “Baby” is about Rocky in a sports-bra—as it’s being marketed? You’ve fallen for the “Million Dollar” lie. What it’s really about, has nothing to do with Rocky Balboa or boxing. That’s just the cover story to suck movie-goers in for a nefarious message. “Baby”—which has critics gushing all over each other—is a two-hour, twenty-minute exercise in subtle and then not-so-subtle left-wing...

A Warner Bros. release presented in association with Lakeshore Entertainment of a Malpaso production. Produced by Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg, Paul Haggis. Executive producers, Gary Lucchesi, Robert Lorenz. Co-producer, Bobby Moresco. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Screenplay, Paul Haggis, based upon stories "Rope Burns: Stories From the Corner" by F.X. Toole. Frankie Dunn - Clint Eastwood Maggie Fitzgerald - Hilary Swank Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris - Morgan Freeman Shawrelle Berry - Anthony Mackie Danger Barch - Jay Baruchel Big Willie Little - Mike Colter Billie "The Blue Bear" - Lucia Rijker Father Horvak - Brian O'Byrne Earline Fitzgerald -...