Don Cheadle and John Prendergast. The star of "Hotel Rwanda" and the senior adviser at the International Crisis Group have teamed up to speak out about the conflict in Darfur, Sudan. They wrote a book, Not on Our Watch
It isn't that I want to lay guilt at anyone's heart who already desires to help end the genocide on the Darfuri people of Sudan. I just want us "Not to Forget". It is so easy to forget because our news media has chosen to NOT REPORT THE DARFUR CRISIS. You can however still catch the well-done HBO documentary film, Sand and Sorrow, as it is repeatedly aired. It is Christmas and I know that Darfuri people don't celebrate Christmas because they are Muslims, however according to the... Read Full Story
The day after Thanksgiving when we are all eating wonderful leftovers I think about the starving people throughout the world, and my heart goes out to them. My heart goes out to the homeless and the victims of crime. As a member of the Connecticut Coalition to Save Darfur, my heart is heavy when I think of the victims of Genocide in Darfur. The 2.5 million plus people living in refugee camps in Africa depend on the aid workers to eat, and survive. These relief agencies work with a daily... Read Full Story
Below is a copied letter from Don Cheadle regarding his new film Darfur Now. The film is opening in CT today and will be playing at Bow-Tie Cinemas in Hartford (860-549-0030)(Brainard Rd.), and Garden Cinemas Norwalk. (203-846-8795) Dear Vonda, Thank you for your continued efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Darfur. I hope that you can join me in getting the word out about the new documentary "Darfur Now". Darfur Now is a story of hope amid one of humanity's darkest hours. It... Read Full Story
George Clooney and Don Cheadle will receive the Peace Summit Award in December. The award was given based on the work the two actors have done on behalf of Darfur. Both actors can be seen in the film Darfur Now. It’s nice to see celebrities use their status for something positive. We need more public figures to stand for something, and try to make the world a better place. I urge everyone to see Darfur Now it’s an amazing film. Read Full Story
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