Freedom in Film Award
06.07.02
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The annual Freedom in Film Award is presented by the First Amendment Center and the Nashville Independent Film Festival in recognition of lifetime achievement in film/video that exemplifies and advances free expression.
The 2002 winner is Susan Sarandon, honored for her powerful combination of professional and personal commitment to free expression and civic activism.
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Sarandon's personal activism began with the civil rights movement and included Vietnam War protests. Sarandon accepted the Freedom in Film Award in New York City in June.
Previous Freedom in Film Award winners:
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