Fannie Flagg began writing and producing television specials at age nineteen and went on to distinguish herself as an actress and writer in television, films, and the theater. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (which was produced by Universal Pictures as Fried... read full bio

FERNANDO BERMUDEZ served more than 18 years in New York State maximum security prisons following his wrongful conviction of murder in the shooting death of Raymond Blount in 1991 until proven innocent in late 2009 with assistance from pro bono attorneys from Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York. Mr. Bermudez's case presents a rare instance of New York... read full bio

Forest Whitaker is an actor, producer, and director. He has earned a reputation for intensive character study work for films such as Bird and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. However, for his recurring role as ex-LAPD Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh on the gritty, award-winning television series, The Shield, Whitaker merely had to draw on his childhood years growing up... read full bio

Francois Pienaar was centre-stage in one of the most enduring images of the modern era: when he received the Webb Ellis Trophy from state president Nelson Mandela when South Africa won the Rugby World Cup in 1995. It was a triumph for their nation and also for their charismatic captain. During his acceptance speech, Pienaar made it clear that the... read full bio