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Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts) Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:35 PM Oct 2023

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Sean Penn: In Ukraine 'the need for freedom is so familiar' - The Last Word - MSNBC

On Thursday, at least 51 people were killed in a Russian strike in Eastern Ukraine, reflecting one of the worst attacks on civilians since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of the country last year.

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what he saw during several trips to Ukraine for his latest documentary, “Superpower.” - Aired on 10/05/2023.

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Sean Penn: In Ukraine 'the need for freedom is so familiar' - The Last Word - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 OP

That talk was DEEP. ancianita Oct 2023 #1

Oh, I couldn't agree more! He's been there and he's reporting firsthand, that was powerful! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #2

This interview got me and I felt he was emotional, too Deuxcents Oct 2023 #3

Same here, the news already distresses me, but I'm hoping that everyone see it, Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #4

Agree 100% Deuxcents Oct 2023 #5

Mr. Penn is freaking awesome Skittles Oct 2023 #6

I'm watching the repeat again now, it's a tearjerker, but I hope that everyone sees this! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #7

ancianita

(38,579 posts)

1. That talk was DEEP.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:51 PM

Oct 2023

I hope Penn's Superpower succeeds in changing a million more minds.

Thanks!

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)

2. Oh, I couldn't agree more! He's been there and he's reporting firsthand, that was powerful!

Reply to ancianita (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:55 PM

Oct 2023

And since he's not political and has such a strong message, I sure hope that people will listen!

Deuxcents

(19,722 posts)

3. This interview got me and I felt he was emotional, too

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Oct 6, 2023, 12:10 AM

Oct 2023

I want to see this film..I’m sure I’ll be distressed but even more convicted in my support 🇺🇦

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)

4. Same here, the news already distresses me, but I'm hoping that everyone see it,

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 6, 2023, 12:14 AM

Oct 2023

It's so likely to change hearts and minds. It should be required viewing for Republican House members!

Deuxcents

(19,722 posts)

5. Agree 100%

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 6, 2023, 12:31 AM

Oct 2023

Skittles

(159,374 posts)

6. Mr. Penn is freaking awesome

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Oct 6, 2023, 12:42 AM

Oct 2023

Rhiannon12866

(222,238 posts)

7. I'm watching the repeat again now, it's a tearjerker, but I hope that everyone sees this!

Reply to Skittles (Reply #6)

Fri Oct 6, 2023, 12:50 AM

Oct 2023

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