Can I have a .swf file play in a lightbox-type window on link click?

Hello,
I have a thumbnail on my page that I would like to link to a video. However, I do not want it to open in a new tab or window, rather, I'd just like it to appear like a lightbox display, fading out the background and playing the video within the same page. The viewer should be able to close out or click off of the video at any point to return to the original page.
Is there a way to do this?
Thanks!

Placing a .swf file (Ctrl+D) in a Lightbox display Composition widget should not be a problem while having your thumbnail image in the trigger.
The article here might be helpful - http://www.adobekb.com/building_your_first_website_pt2.html#building02-addingalightbox
Thanks,
Vinayak

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-markerline
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