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Al Pacino biopic titled "You Don't Know Jack", which premiered April 2010. The film is about the life and work of the physician-assisted suicide advocate. The performance earned Pacino his second Emmy Award for lead actor and his fourth Golden Globe award. He co-starred as himself in the 2011 comedy film "Jack and Jill". The film was panned by critics, and Pacino "won" the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor at the 32nd ceremony. He was presented with the "Glory to the Film-maker" award on September 4, 2011, prior to the premiere of "Wilde Salomé", a 2011 American documentary-drama film written,