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Hollywood Greenlights Movie About Stillwater Teen

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Warner Brothers has given the greenlight to make a movie about a Stillwater teen's life.

The film, called "Clouds," is based on the life of 18-year-old Zach Sobiech, who lost his battle with cancer in 2013.

Related: Zach Sobiech Named Among CNN's 'Extraordinary People Of 2013'

Zach Sobiech
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The song Sobiech wrote has helped raise more than a $1 million for osteosarcoma research.

Justin Baldoni, who is currently staring on the show "Jane The Virgin," documented Sobiech's story. He will direct and co-produce the movie.

Many details are still being worked out.

Related: Zach Sobiech's Parents Reflect As His Stillwater Classmates Graduate

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