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Love is what transforms

Submitted by sarosip on 9 June, 2011 - 13:41
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The HCLU's video interview with Sonja Sohn - the actress who played Kima Greggs in The Wire

 


The Wire has been described by many critics as the greatest television series ever made and it has been praised for its realistic portrayal of urban life - especially the war on drugs. We at the HCLU video advocacy team are definiteley great fans of the show and one of our favourite characters was Detective Kima Greggs. We were delighted to find out that Sonja Sohn - the actress who played Kima - was attending the 8th National Harm Reduction Conference in Austin, Texas organized by the Harm Reduction Coalition, where she was so kind to give an interview to us.


The HCLU's Peter Sarosi (left) and István Gábor Takács (right) with Sonja

We learned that she founded the ReWIRED for Change - an outreach program intended to communicate with (and ultimately rehabilitate) at-risk youth involved in criminal activity. This program has been using the TV show as a teaching tool to examine and query their lives and past actions. In addition to being a great actress she is wonderful person who transforms her environment with her kindness and love.

Posted by Peter Sarosi

 

Comments

Submitted by Steve Rolles (not verified) on 9 June, 2011 - 18:35
great interview - well done! (nice t-shirt too)

Submitted by Raminta Stuikyte (not verified) on 9 June, 2011 - 19:28
so what's her current attitude towards the police now? Nice job Peter and Istvan!!!

Submitted by idoru on 9 June, 2011 - 21:03

 Its more positive now. Thanks Raminta!

Submitted by kiskertesz (not verified) on 9 June, 2011 - 21:29
She's so cool. Thanks guys.

Submitted by fellow hungarian (not verified) on 21 June, 2011 - 08:15
as a fellow Hungarian & passionate freedom activist , I have learned of this & am also involved in reforming these prohibition laws, here in Australia..having looked around & discovered you .. I am very impressed with the quality , focus & clear message you are creating here.. great work .. Jo Munkat .. I have downloaded many of your works & will be sending copies to law reformers..I am a member of LEAP .. viszontlatasra .. isten fizessen meg.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 14 July, 2011 - 10:34
The greatest commandment of all.

Submitted by seo (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 09:50
That is a great thing to know. Thanks for the updating information.

Submitted by cong ty bao ve (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 09:52
I love this video much. Thanks.

Submitted by lap du an (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 09:54
She is so nice. Great bookmark.

Submitted by dich vu bao ve (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 09:58
I think you are right. She must be a good person. Thanks.

Submitted by tu van thanh la... (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:00
Great lady. No comment for this.

Submitted by dich vu ke toan (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:02
I think that is a nice lady to learn about. Thanks.

Submitted by noithat (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:06
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Submitted by dịch vụ kế toán (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:14
That is so great. I will share this with others. Thanks.

Submitted by phần mềm nhân sự (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:19
That is a nice video. She is a great person too.

Submitted by cong ty tham tu (not verified) on 4 January, 2012 - 10:26
She must be a great person with lots of talents.

Submitted by Andria E-Mordaunt (not verified) on 5 January, 2012 - 11:44
I know that feeling: Needing to serve... Great interview guys: lovely woman. AND Love IS what transforms...No doubt about it

Submitted by love greetings (not verified) on 16 February, 2012 - 07:23
The love of God gives peace joy to your heart.In the midst of storms you will be calm because of the assurance of God's love which is able to deliver you from whatsoever may come against you.

Submitted by love text messages (not verified) on 17 February, 2012 - 13:06
Some people say that you should not have to compromise if you have truly found the right kind of love whilst others will argue that every relationship requires compromise.

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