Features celebrities who have made commitments to helping others by contributing their time, money, and names to a variety of causes working to counter the inequities of today's changing economy.
Describes the work done by such well-known personalities as Dave Thomas, Shaquille O'Neal, Mariah Carey, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee to raise money for organizations that make a difference in the lives of children.
Discusses Leonardo DiCaprio's commitment to the green movement, examining what influenced his activism and the work he has done to promote awareness of environmental problems and living sustainably.
Discusses Al Gore's commitment to global warming, examining what influenced his activism and the work he has done to promote awareness of the problem and prevent global temperature changes.
Provides an introduction to Bono, lead singer of the band U2, focusing on how he uses his celebrity to raise awareness and money to save African nations from hunger, disease, and poverty.
Presents an introduction to actor Michael J. Fox, focusing on how he uses his celebrity to raise awareness and money to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder Fox was diagnosed with at the age of thirty.
Chronicles actor George Clooney's efforts to halt the genocide that is taking place in Darfur, explaining how he became involved in the cause, why the genocide has been allowed to continue, and its impact on the people of Darfur.
