What other film this year can lay claim to all of that and also say it made you laugh, made you cry, and made you recognize someone you know, someone you love, or maybe some part of yourself?

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His debut album "Justified, " which spawned hits like "Rock Your Body, " "Cry Me a River, " and "Like I Love You, " soon became hot enough to land him on the biggest stage of all.

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"After he woke up I was crying, I couldn't control myself, and he said, 'If you love me don't cry, '" Omar recalls, eyes slightly widening, acknowledging our amazement at his brother's strength.

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