The Power of Speaking Freely - A Conversation with Robert Redford

💡Speaking up on important issues can come at a price, as there will always be opposing views and critics.

🌍Redford's passion for the environment was sparked during a visit to Yosemite National Park at the age of 11.

🎥Producing his own films allowed Redford to express his own thoughts and concerns on various issues.

🔍The film 'The Candidate' explores how politicians often compromise their integrity in order to win elections.

📰'All the President's Men' highlights the importance of a free press in holding those in power accountable.

What challenges does Redford face when balancing activism and acting?

—Redford acknowledges that there is always a price to be paid when speaking up on important issues, as there will always be critics and opposing views.

What inspired Redford's passion for the environment?

—A visit to Yosemite National Park at the age of 11 sparked Redford's love for nature and the environment.

How did producing his own films allow Redford to express his own thoughts and concerns?

—By producing his own films, Redford had the opportunity to put his own thoughts, feelings, and concerns about various issues out into the world, often in the form of entertainment.

What is the main theme of the film 'The Candidate'?

—The film explores how politicians often compromise their integrity and ideals in order to win elections.

What is the significance of the film 'All the President's Men'?

—The film emphasizes the importance of a free press and its role in holding those in power accountable, particularly in the context of the Watergate scandal.

00:20Speaking up on important issues can come at a price, as there will always be opposing views and critics.

05:58Redford's passion for the environment was sparked during a visit to Yosemite National Park at the age of 11.

06:40Producing his own films allowed Redford to express his own thoughts and concerns on various issues.

08:50The film 'The Candidate' explores how politicians often compromise their integrity in order to win elections.

10:59'All the President's Men' highlights the importance of a free press in holding those in power accountable.