And although the film is full of sly perceptions about race relations, Franklin treats everything matter-of-factly: the ironies sneak up on us slowly, like the huge, harsh Southern California sun rising on the groggy survivors of a long sleepless night.

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Jackson died on the morning of June 25, 2009, after a long, sleepless night in which Murray used sedatives and propofol to treat his insomnia, according to court testimony in the doctor's criminal trial.

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Boateng spent a sleepless night after his walkout, but promised to carry on his campaign to highlight the abuse he could experience in the future.

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