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Tim Robbins
Main Cause(s): human rights
Keyword(s): institutional reform
Movies In: Arlington Road,Bob Roberts, Bull Durham, Cadillac Man, Cradle Will Rock (writer/director),Five Corners, The Hudsucker Proxy, I.Q.,Jacob's Ladder, Jungle Fever, Miss Firecracker, The Shawshank Redemption,The Player, Ready to Wear, Short Cuts, Dead Man Walking (director)
Web Link 1: http://beta.mrshowbiz.go.com/celebrities/people/timrobbins/index.html
Web Link 2: http://www-tech.mit.edu/V112/N44/robbins.44a.html
Group Link 1: http://www.amnesty.org
Group Link 2:
Photo Link: Unknown
Submitted by: Johanna McCloy
Activism bio (charitable work)
Tim Robbins is a political activist and humanitarian. He spoke out about Haitian AIDS victims during the 1993 Academy Awards telecast, along with his long time companion and common law wife, Susan Sarandon, which was very controversial and gave them both a label as radical activists . He is the writer, director , producer and star of the movie, "Bob Roberts", a political mockumentary which follows a right wing, folk singing candidate on his campaign trail. This movie was highly touted for its insightful and entertaining take on the political system. He also produced and directed "Dead Man Walking," which highlighted the ethical controversy surrounding capital punishment. He is a Green Party member who campaigned publicly on behalf of Ralph Nader during the 2000 Presidential campaign. He has also talked about the hypocrisy in the news media (serving entertainment needs before pursuing the truth) as well as the dangerous repercussions of corporate monopolies on the environment, on small businesses and on human freedoms.
Susan Sarandon
Main Cause(s): political reform
Keyword(s): war and peace social justice environment women's children human rights
Movies In: Deadman Walking Thelma and Louise many others see bio link
Web Link 1: http://www.eonline.com/On/Revealed/Shows/Sarandon/bio.html
Web Link 2: http://women.com/entertainment/interviews/sarandon/sarandon.html
Group Link 1: http://www.amnesty.org
Group Link 2: http://www.unicef.org
Photo Link: http://www.eonline.com/On/Revealed/Shows/Sarandon/bio.html
Submitted by: Johanna McCloy
Activism bio (charitable work)
Susan Sarandon started protesting during the Vietnam War and has been known for her activism ever since. She supported the Green Party ticket in the 2000 Presidential election. They have also been very outspoken in protesting the death penalty. She’s been arrested more than once for her participation in civil rights protests, and even spoke out on behalf of Haitian refugees with Tim during their televised presentation at the 1993 Academy Awards. Susan and Tim have three children together. In 1999, Susan Sarandon was appointed as special representative for UNICEF, the United Nations Childrens’ Fund. In her role, she promotes the UNICEF mandate of alleviating suffering of children around the world.
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