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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa challenges the notion that Latinos don't vote for African Americans. Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon describes the impact of filming her new project, the HBO film, Bernard and Doris.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Los Angeles Mayor challenges the notion that Latinos don’t vote for African Americans. (2:11)
Antonio Villaraigosa went from an unstable childhood to becoming the first Latino mayor of his native Los Angeles in over a century. A former labor organizer, he has defied stereotypes and won praise for building bipartisan coalitions. He previously served on the City Council and in the State Assembly, where he was elected Speaker. Despite dropping out of high school, Villaraigosa eventually earned a history degree from UCLA and a law degree. He is a founding member of the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Actress discusses filming "Bernard and Doris" in three weeks without a lot of money. (2:02)
A former Ford model, Susan Sarandon's acting career has included a wide range of films, including Thelma & Louise and the cult feature, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. However, it was the performance in Bull Durham that made hers a household name. She also won an Oscar for her role in Dead Man Walking. Sarandon is well known for her outspoken political activism and humanitarian efforts and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since '91. She can next be seen in the HBO film, Bernard and Doris.