Mercy For Animals’ Earth Day Tribute To Marlon Brando Features Star Voices
Celebrities unite to echo legendary actor’s call for compassion and climate action
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In celebration of Earth Day, Mercy For Animals has released a powerful short film titled “Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Marlon Brando”.The film features voiceovers from a remarkable ensemble of public figures. The film, released on April 22, honors Marlon Brando’s lifetime of advocacy for animals, people, and the planet.
The Instagram post captions with the poignant quote: “Unless we get together, we’re gonna fall apart.” This simple yet profound statement sets the tone for the environmental message at the heart of the project.
Star-Studded Collaboration Brings Brando’s Words To Life
The short film features an impressive lineup of celebrities and activists reciting Marlon Brando’s environmental wisdom. The cast includes notable figures such as Lucie Arnaz, Ed Begley Jr., Erin Brockovich, Ellen Burstyn, James Cromwell, Frances Fisher, Alexandra Paul, Martin Luther King III, Wenddie Malick, Mena Massoud, and Marianne Williamson, among others. The film aims to inspire viewers to make mindful choices and take positive actions that inspire compassion, unity, and global peace.
Behind The Scenes Of The Tribute Film
The short film was directed by Nik Tyler, who also handled casting and production duties. Rachel Tejada served as editor, with executive production from Dr. Kitty Steel, Lewis Steel, Lewis H. Gould, Ellen Weissberg Gould, Avra Douglas, and Alexandra Paul.
The project incorporates footage and photography from Shutterstock, Pond5, and the Marlon Brando Archive, set to the music “Deep Water” by Giovanni Puocci. The cover photo features an iconic image of Brando taken by photographer Sam Shaw.
Mercy For Animals’ Earth Day Message
The film’s release on Earth Day emphasizes its environmental focus and calls for action. The Instagram announcement concludes with the directive to “Do it differently” in honor of both Earth Day and Marlon Brando’s legacy, encouraging viewers to reconsider their choices and their impact on the planet.
Mercy For Animals, the organization behind the project, is known for its advocacy work promoting compassion for animals and sustainable living practices. This film represents another step in their efforts to inspire positive change through compelling visual storytelling and celebrity engagement.
As environmental concerns continue to grow globally, this collaborative project between Mercy For Animals and figures like Brandon Flynn serves as a reminder of the entertainment industry’s potential to amplify important messages and inspire meaningful action among their audiences.
The film stands as both a tribute to Marlon Brando’s lesser-known advocacy work and a timely call for unity in addressing pressing environmental challenges, embodying the film’s opening quote that unless we come together, we will indeed fall apart.
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