Robert Redford Sponsors Environment-Themed Slam Poetry

Of course, we all know that Robert Redford has been an environmentalist since back when it was still considered eccentric. He has produced documentaries about solar power, lobbied Congress, fought to keep beautiful natural land out of the hands of developers and still campaigns against drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. But, his newest way of expressing his dedication to the environment is a surprising one.

From NPR:

These days, he has a new venue for environmental activism: slam poetry. Sponsored by Redford’s Sundance Preserve, in collaboration with Youth Speaks, a nonprofit that presents spoken-word performances, the Academy Award-winning actor is getting his message out in rhyme.

Redford spoke with Lauren Whitehead, associate director of Youth Speaks, and Simone Crew, slam poet and participant in “Brave New Voices: Youth Speaks! 11th International Youth Poetry Slam,” on Talk of the Nation about his latest project and getting young people involved in the fight against global warming.

Sigh – Robert Redford is cool. Slam poetry is cool. Green is cool. All three together – OMFGGFSMBBQ! No word on whether Robert himself will actually get up on stage. How awesome would that be?!

Link [NPR]
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