Film As A Catalyst: Does Hollywood Affect Change?

In this clip from Facing History's L.A. Community Conversation "Film as a Catalyst for Social Change," sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Edward Zwick discusses his film Blood Diamond and how iconic images in feature films can prompt audiences to think about issues on a deeper level.

The panel included moderator Kenneth Turan, film critic for the Los Angeles Times, Producer/Director Edward Zwick and Diane Weyermann, Vice President of Documentary Film, Participant Media.