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202093 minPGdocumentary

Citizen Penn

202093 minPGdocumentary

Actor Sean Penn provides humanitarian aid in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, collaborating with international organizations to support the local community.

“The role of a lifetime.”

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Actor Sean Penn provides humanitarian aid in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, collaborating with international organizations to support the local community.

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Don Hardy Jr.director

Sean Penn

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCapriocast

Julia Roberts

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Sean Penn arrives in Haiti shortly after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. He collaborates with various international aid organizations to provide critical support to the affected population. "Citizen Penn" captures his firsthand experiences in the chaotic aftermath, detailing the obstacles faced in disaster response. The film includes interviews and footage that reveal the motivations behind humanitarian efforts and the challenges of delivering aid in a crisis. Directed by Don Hardy Jr., the documentary runs for 93 minutes.

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