Actor Don Cheadle and Activist John Prendergast Discuss Genocide in Darfur

This video originally aired on Saturday, May 12, 2007.

About This Video

Actor Don Cheadle and human rights advocate John Prendergast talk about their book, "Not on Our Watch," at an event hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City. The co-authors discuss the genocide occurring in Darfur and the United States' response.

For more on the Darfur situation, view two winning 2007 StudentCam video documentaries:

I am Darfur
Artwork for Awareness: Children's Drawings from Darfur

Discussion Questions

  1. Where is Darfur, Sudan? What is genocide? Explain the current situation in Darfur, Sudan. How does this situation compare or contrast to other historical periods of genocide?
  2. Why did Don Cheadle and John Prendergast become involved with the crisis in Darfur? How do they hope to bring attention to the situation there?
  3. What is the significance of the title, "Not on Our Watch"? Do you think Mr. Cheadle and Mr. Prendergasts' efforts can help the situation in Darfur? If so, how?
  4. Name other celebrities who help bring attention to a specific cause or issue. Do you think celebrities have more of an impact on issues than other citizens?

Keywords

Advocacy and Lobbying, Foreign Governments, Human Rights, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Values

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Don Cheadle
  • John Prendergast
    Human Rights Activist