Video: Robert Redford Hypocrite

Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer of Not evil Just Wrong have a new offering that exposes Robert Redford for the Hypocrite he is on this issue!

Sundance Kid, Robert Redford exposed as Hypocrite

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The film Robert Redford – Hypocrite shows how the actor/environmentalist is opposing an eco-village near his property whilst quietly selling $2 million lots in the Sundance Preserve for luxury vacation homes.

Robert Redford is one of the main opponents of a plan by the Pacific Union College to build an eco-village in Angwin, California. The college says it needs the funds because of a dire financial situation.

The village is close to Redford’s vineyard in the Napa Valley so he has launched a campaign against it. However whilst publicly opposing this development “to preserve the rural heritage” Redford has been quietly selling development lots in the Sundance Preserve for $2 million. These lots are intended for vacation homes close to Redford’s Sundance Ski Resort.

The film is not criticizing Redford for selling his property.

We think it is great that in a recession Mr Redford can find so many buyers. It is good to know that the houses will be built, creating jobs and vitality in a remote area but it is sad that Redford would deny others similar opportunities to make a profit and create jobs.

The film also shows how Redford claims to be opposed to fossil fuels but was happy to do a lucrative voice over for a series of United Airlines commercials.

It is sad but perhaps not surprising that Redford has such double standards. As you all know from our previous films Not Evil Just Wrong and James Cameron – Hypocrite, celebrities and activists seem to have no shame with their constant demands that the rest of us live with less (to save the planet) whilst they live a life of luxury.