E-mail a friendDecember 3, 2007
Actor-activist Danny Glover talks about his new film, Honeydripper, and Sunday's referendum in Venezuela backed by his friend, Hugo Chavez. Grace is Gone star John Cusack says journalism can alter the way we see the world.
Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Actor explains why he is supporting John Edwards for president. (1:30)
Danny Glover is best known as an award-winning actor, producer and director, with credits that include the film version of The Color Purple, the Lethal Weapon series and TV's Brothers and Sisters. He's also a passionate activist, who speaks on such issues as literacy and civil rights, and board chair of TransAfrica Forum, the lobbying organization on Africa and the Caribbean. Glover is co-founder of Louverture Films and exec producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary about Hurricane Katrina, Trouble the Water.
John Cusack
John Cusack
John Cusack is known for wise career choices. Part of a family of thespians, he made his feature film debut at age 17 and has since starred in a wide range of thrillers, comedies and dramas. His film credits include Being John Malkovich, Runaway Jury and Grace is Gone. He's also dedicated to the theater and founded The New Criminals, a Chicago-based theatre group that promotes political and avant-garde stage work. Cusack occasionally blogs on his opposition to the Iraq war at The Huffington Post.