08 Oct People of Faith Abolishing the Death Penalty (Sunday, November 1st) with Mike Farrell

Sunday, November 1st
11:30am (Fellowship Hall)

Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five seasons on Providence, Mike Farrell has embarked on a long-time effort of activism and social awareness, and he is coming to Westwood tolead a discussion on issues of justice and human rights. His unique perspective and experience promise to provoke thought and insight for everyone involved.

Mike Farrell is a writer, director and producer. His last major production was the feature film, Patch Adams. For three years he served as first vice-president of the Screen Actors Guild and as a member of the Guild’s national board of directors.

Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, Farrell has traveled the world for the last 30 years as part of prominent international human rights and peace delegations. This work led to his helping establish the Southern California Committee of Human Rights Watch, where he served for 10 years as co-chair. A social justice advocate, he served for three years as a member of the State of California’s Commission on Judicial Performance.

A life-long opponent of the death penalty, Farrell has “seen too many death rows.” President of the board of Death Penalty Focus since 1994, he speaks, debates, writes extensively and engages in campaigns across the country in opposition to state killing. He is currently involved in an international effort in support of a worldwide moratorium on the death penalty.

He is the author of two books: Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist, and Of Mule and Man.