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Films & Movies
Films & Movies:
Academy Award-Winning Actress / Author
Shirley MacLaine won a Best Actress Award for playing matriarch “Aurora Greenway” in Terms of Endearment. She showcases her untiring essence by advocating for personal growth through the mind, body and spirit.
Film Critic, Living with Parkinson’s
One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.
Comedian & Judge on America's Got Talent
Speaker Howie Mandel is a mainstay in the entertainment industry. Formerly the host of Deal or No Deal, he is a judge on America's Got Talent.
Best-Selling Author & Son of Pablo Escobar
Sebastian Marroquín is the son of the late Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Marroquín has come out of the shadows to share his personal story in his best-selling book, Pablo Escobar: My Father.
Multifaceted Entrepreneur, Former Actress, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Cool Mom Co.
Lizzy Mathis is a multifaceted entrepreneur, former actress, and advocate for modern motherhood.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
SAG Award-Winning Actor & Activist
Matt McGorry is a SAG award winning actor and activist, known for his dynamic on-screen performances and his commitment to social justice.
American Film Producer & Co-Founder of Phoenix Pictures
Sample some of the best American films over the past thirty-five years and there’s a good chance Mike Medavoy played in a role in the success of many of them. From agent to studio chief to producer, he has been involved with over 300 feature films.
Acclaimed Cinematic Pioneer & CalArts Faculty
Considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers, Menkes has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, the Berlinale, Cannes and more.
Entertainer & Award-Winning Actress & Singer
Bette Midler is a legendary singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress. During her career, she has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards, and has sold over 14 million albums.
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
Milsap tells his story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing this, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart.
Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer
Moreno is one of a select group of 8 living performers to have achieved entertainment's grand slam, having won all 4 of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy.
Award Winning Actress, Author & Advocate
Debbi Morgan is known to international audiences for her prolific career most recently starring in TYLER PERRY'S "Divorce In The Black" for Amazon Prime and TYLER PERRY'S "Beauty In Black" for Netflix.
Subject of "The Rookie"
Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ life story is the inspiration behind the Walt Disney blockbuster film, The Rookie. It is also the model for the greatest sports film of the 21st century, The Blindside.
Inspirational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success. Lifetime produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated for three Emmys.
Award-Winning Actress & “Social Action Hero”
Best known for her award-winning work in more than 30 films—including the blockbusters Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, WALL-E and Rat Race—the voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill and roles on VEEP, Younger and Graves, Kathy Najimy is also a celebrated advocate on the frontline of myriad progressive social causes.