Clooney's Crusade for Human Rights, and the Price of Being a 'Badass' George Clooney has long been recognized for his work as a director and actor, but at the Venice Film Festival, he showcased another side: that of an impassioned advocate for human rights.
In a masterclass on Thursday, he spoke candidly about his charity work with wife Amal, criticizing those who dismiss actors speaking out on politics.
Clooney's reputation as a director has been solidified by films like Good Night, and Good Luck, which premiered at Venice in 2005 to great acclaim.