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BILL (R) A doormat of a man, Bill (Aaron Eckhart) works an unsatisfying job and stays married to his cheating wife. But once he begins mentoring a rebellious and self-confident teen (Logan Lerman), his life starts to turn around.
THE GRAND Two stars (R) See review.
LEATHERHEADS Three stars (PG-13) See review.
NIM'S ISLAND (PG) When Nim's father goes missing from the magical island they live on, Nim must find help from the author of her favorite books. Based on the book by Wendy Orr.
THE RUINS (R) Four young tourists wander away from American-friendly Cancun and into a terrifying bloodbath.
SHELTER Three stars (R) Writer/director Jonah Markowitz bathes this tale of love and surfing in luscious, "golden hour" light. Conflicted, artistic Zach (Trevor Wright) struggles to hold his family together by forfeiting his own dreams, until he unexpectedly finds strength in the arms of his best friend's older brother. Shelter touches on themes of class and commitment, but the palpable chemistry between the film's leads makes this otherwise sweet summer romance compelling. — Allison C. Keene
SHINE A LIGHT Three stars (PG-13) See review.
WATER LILLIES (NR) Written and directed by Céline Sciamma, this French film tells the story of three 15-year-old girls and their developing sexuality in a Paris suburb.
CINEMAMA This new film series shows films every Thursday night and includes popcorn, pillows and drinks. This Thurs., April 3, 3 Women will be screened. Free. 8 p.m. New Street Gallery, 2800 Washington St., Avondale Estates. cinemama.org.
HIGH MUSEUM ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL This film festival features four days of Italian films presented in conjunction with the Italian Film Festival based in Miami. The festival kicks off Thurs., April 3, with The Days of Abandonment. $10 general admission; $8 students, seniors and Museum members. Through Sun., April 6. Times vary. High Museum, Rich Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4570. www.high.org.

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NEW YORK (CNN) — It’s been a year since the parents of a severely disabled child made public their decision to submit their daughter to a hysterectomy, breast surgery and drugs to keep the girl forever small. Today, the couple tell CNN, they believe they made the right decision — one that could have a profound impact on the care of disabled children worldwide.
"The ‘Ashley treatment’ has been successful in every expected way," Ashley’s parents told CNN exclusively in a lengthy e-mail interview. "It has potential to help many others like it helped our precious daughter."
While unwavering in their belief in the treatment, Ashley’s parents continue to insist on anonymity. In the year since Ashley’s parents went public, not only did the hospital that sterilized Ashley admit it broke Washington state law, but also the doctor who treated Ashley committed suicide.
As scrutiny of the case deepens, so too does the chasm in the medical community: Is it mutilation, with doctors "playing God" — or, is stunting growth a liberating option for caregivers and the disabled children who will need constant care for the rest of their lives?
Ashley is now 10 years old and, at 4 feet 5 inches tall, has achieved her full height and weight, 63 pounds. The treatment permanently closed her growth plates and took more than a foot off her anticipated height.

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