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In films as disparate as "John Q," "Alpha Dog" and "The Notebook," Cassavetes has investigated the nuances of the human condition, the nature of love and free will and human dignity — all themes that resonate in Picoult's book.

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Whenever possible, the production filmed in practical locations, underscoring Cassavetes' penchant for realism.