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Mac/PC Congo Video Catches Eye of ABC’s Diane Sawyer
Posted by Laura Heaton on Jun 29, 2010
As her creative spoof on the “Get A Mac” ad approaches 200k views on YouTube, actress Brooke Smith spoke to ABC’s Diane Sawyer about how she got involved in advocacy for Congo. “The fact that in some way, the products that I’m buying is supporting [violence against women in Congo] is something I can’t live with. So it just seems like a no brainer,” Smith said.
Fittingly, their conversation took place via video chat – on Sawyer’s MacBook Pro. “We’re really not attacking Mac,” Smith explains about her PSA. “It’s an invitation to lead the way.”
Have a look:
What Brooke forgot to add say is what we can do personally. Contact Apple and other companies by putting pressure on them to not make these devices with these minerals. And what has she done beside director 3 PSA. That doesn't make her an activist.
P.S. With great appreciation for your creativity, too!!!
Dear ENOUGH Team,
WOW! Congratulations! You continually amaze and inspire me. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your leadership, your research, your very hard work, YOUR HEART AND SOUL!!! You are greatly appreciated!!! Please remember that.
In awe, Nell