Rob. Redford and family in The Bay Area raising funds for a worthy cause

Over 500 filmgoers filled the newly renovated Sundance Cinemas Kabuki to watch the San Francisco premiere of Robert Redford's latest film, LIONS FOR LAMBS, starring Redford, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. Redford who produced, directed and starred in the film was on hand to introduce the film and the work of the Redford Center at the Sundance Preserve, the non-profit which benefited from the night's proceeds.

The film was followed by an intimate dinner at the San Francisco home of Redford Center Board member, Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis and her husband Markos Kounalakis. The dinner, which raised over $200,000 for the Redford Center, was preceded by cocktails at the home of Mark and Susie Buell and was attended by President Bill Clinton.

Since 1998, Redford and his family have protected nearly 3,000 acres of Sundance Utah wilderness from development for all time. Redford remains active with local, regional and national organizations on a variety of environmental, arts and justice issues.

The Redford Center at Sundance Preserve will support programs focused on positively effecting climate change and environmental sustainability. The Center is devoted to a distinct brand of problem solving, convening elected officials, leaders in labor and technology, entrepreneurs, scientists and business leaders to find creative solutions to the crucial issues of our time. The Redford Center uses creative media and the arts to develop a story about complex issues, to inspire others to engage.