Common lifts prisoners’ spirits with inspiring video call
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peoplemagazine.co.zaRapper/actor Common has helped to lift the spirits of 130,000 California prisoners by taking part in a group video call to keep them updated about the coronavirus pandemic.
The Selma star, who is an advocate for prison reform, was invited to join the April 13 call by Just Mercy producer Scott Budnick, who originally intended the session as an informative chat and pep talk for inmates and prison staff.
Budnick says, “The idea was, let’s do something for them to bring in hope and inspiration. Let’s actually educate them on what’s happening out here with the virus and what their families need to be doing and what they need to be doing, but also let them know that they’re not forgotten.” For his part, Common encouraged those behind bars to take
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