By REBECCA WINTERS KEEGAN | TIME
More and more, Hollywood is betting on its powers of social engineering. Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Charlize Theron have taken pay cuts and strolled red carpets for features that further humanitarian or political agendas. Big-name directors have put their reputations on the line, and rich men have risked fortunes for passion projects.Can Films Change The World?
FROM THE GUARDIAN:
Torture, terrorism, eco-disaster ... a wave of new films is tackling some of the world's most pressing issues head-on, winning critical praise and box-office rewards. Here, Nick Fraser, a leading film producer, reflects on how, in turbulent times, powerful movies with a political message always emerge to reflect the days we live in.
