Larry Birkhead 'Not Involved' With Anna Nicole Smith Movie Based On Dr. Sandeep Kapoor's Book, Filed Complaint With California Medical Board
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π° What Happened
Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, has spoken out against an upcoming movie about the late star's doctor. The film, called Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, is based on a 2017 book by Dr Sandeep Kapoor, who was Smith's prescribing physician. Birkhead says he 'absolutely objects' to his and his daughter's lives being used in the movie. He has also filed a complaint against Dr Kapoor with the California Medical Board.
π The Backstory
Anna Nicole Smith was a famous model and TV personality who died in 2007 from an accidental drug overdose. Dr Sandeep Kapoor was one of her doctors and faced scrutiny over the prescription drugs he gave her. The film stars Abbie Cornish as Smith and Kal Penn as Dr Kapoor. It is written and directed by Thane Economou and premieres on October 16. Birkhead says the film turns his family into characters in a story told by someone who should have been trustworthy as a doctor.
π― Why It Matters
This case raises questions about who has the right to tell someone's life story. It also highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug practices and how the entertainment industry profits from real-life tragedies.
Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, has spoken out against an upcoming movie about the late star's doctor. The film, called Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, is based on a 2017 book by Dr Sandeep Kapoor, who was Smith's prescribing physician. Birkhead says he 'absolutely objects' to his and his daughter's lives being used in the movie. He has also filed a complaint against Dr Kapoor with the California Medical Board.
Anna Nicole Smith was a famous model and TV personality who died in 2007 from an accidental drug overdose. Dr Sandeep Kapoor was one of her doctors and faced scrutiny over the prescription drugs he gave her. The film stars Abbie Cornish as Smith and Kal Penn as Dr Kapoor. It is written and directed by Thane Economou and premieres on October 16. Birkhead says the film turns his family into characters in a story told by someone who should have been trustworthy as a doctor.
This case raises questions about who has the right to tell someone's life story. It also highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug practices and how the entertainment industry profits from real-life tragedies.