E-mail a friendApril 15, 2009
Filmmaker and Brave New Foundation president Robert Greenwald talks about the circumstances of soldiers returning from the Iraq war. Oscar-winning actress Anna Paquin, star of HBO's True Blood series, describes her preparation for playing the title role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame film, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.
Robert Greenwald
Robert Greenwald
Documentary filmmaker talks about the scope of needs in caring for returning troops. (2:20)
Full interview. (9:17)
Award-winning filmmaker Robert Greenwald has exec produced and/or directed more than 55 TV movies, miniseries and features. He's tackled such subjects as human rights abuse and teens in prison and, through his company Brave New Films, makes political video shorts. His foundation uses media to address social issues and produces In Their Boots, a Web series on the impact that the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are having on people in the U.S. Greenwald serves on the boards of various community organizations.
Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Oscar winner explains why her new project's focus on children is so compelling. (3:11)
Full interview. (12:15)
Since garnering instant fame by winning an Oscar at age 11 for her performance in The Piano, Anna Paquin has remained in the limelight with roles in numerous projects. She also has an exec producer film credit (Blue Slate) and won new fans—and a Golden Globe—for the lead in HBO's True Blood. Born in Canada and raised in New Zealand, Paquin attended Columbia University in New York, where she began working in the theater. In addition to her series, she stars in the TV biopic, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.