E-mail a friendJanuary 13, 2009
Emma Thompson, star of Last Chance Harvey, discusses her humanitarian work and explains why she believes people are in denial about human trafficking. Actor Eric Braeden discusses his experience with the racist past of the U.S. after traveling across the South in the '50s, living in L.A. since the '60s and the election of Barack Obama.
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter tells how living on the same street that she grew up on has kept her grounded. (2:56)
Full interview. (13:54)
Emma Thompson has won Oscars for both acting (Howard's End) and writing (Sense and Sensibility). She also has an Emmy to her credit. Born in London, into a family of actors, she embarked on her career in entertainment with stints on BBC radio and touring with comedy shows. She's since starred in a string of critically acclaimed and award-winning films and TV productions. Thompson studied at Cambridge and was part of its famous Footlights Group. She's currently starring in the romantic drama, Last Chance Harvey.
Eric Braeden
Eric Braeden
Emmy-winning actor, who grew up in Germany, discusses Middle East policy, particularly Israeli-Palestinian relations. (1:34)
Full interview. (10:20)
Known for his long-running role on CBS' The Young and the Restless, Emmy-winning actor Eric Braeden also performs on stage and in films, including the indie Western, The Man Who Came Back—which he also exec produced. Born in Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. as a teen, became a naturalized citizen during college and holds dual citizenship. In '89, Braeden was the only actor on the then-newly-formed German American Advisory Board and has been honored by the German and Israeli governments for his efforts in advancing German-Jewish dialogue.