SUSAN SARANDON - SARANDON'S ADMIRATION FOR FONDA'S ACTIVISM

SARANDON'S ADMIRATION FOR FONDA'S ACTIVISM

Actress SUSAN SARANDON credits JANE FONDA with inspiring her to become a political activist.
Sarandon is an active supporter of progressive and left-liberal political causes and has taken part in a number of protests including anti-war rallies, as well as making a public stance against the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The Oscar winner, who is currently attending the second annual Middle East International Film Festival, admits she admires Fonda for her political activism fighting for causes such as Civil Rights and in opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
Sarandon says, "Jane Fonda led the way in activism; as an actor and activist you have to ask yourself, 'Can I really not do something?' In a job where people feel used, it's great to be able to use (the industry) back, to shine a light on social issues."
Barbarella star Fonda, who is also a staunch feminist, was honoured for her social activism in cinema at a tribute and gala dinner on Wednesday (15Oct08) at the lavish Emirates Palace hotel in the United Arab Emirates as part of the festival.