The Event

Plot Summary

Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.

Top Cast

Brent Carver Brian Knight

Olympia Dukakis Lila Shapiro

Jane Leeves Mona Rothchild

Don McKellar Matt Shapiro

Sarah Polley Dana Shapiro