harry belafonte is a tireless advocate for the working poor in america and is just a cool dude. you rock harry!

It's refreshing to hear somebody- anybody!- mention the poor. Obama never does. It's a national disgrace.

I'm so impressed. NOBODY mentions the poor with compassion. I am now a Belafonte fan.

Charles,
I viewed the film "Odds Against Tomorrow" (1959) by Robert Wise and featuring Belafonte, Robert Ryan (in a particularly nasty role), Shelley Winters and Gloria Graham a mere month or so ago on DVD. Outstanding and ahead of the curve. Belafonte is excellent in the lead role as is the rest of the cast. I can't recommend this movie enough.

I think Belafonte a handsome and greatly talented man. But, I disagree with much of his politics. And, I don't think he needed to harshly insult Gen. Colin Powell years ago (he called Powell a "house slave" in 2002). A few people called him on that. Evidently, he never apologized.

Belafonte is a person of principles. There are not that many of them around. He does not shirk when the pressure is on.

Respect to Mr. Belafonte.

He has always sounded -- and still sounds -- a bit full of himself.

All great artists are a bit full of themselves. With such passion for music and such passion for helping the poor, a measure of arrogance and impertinence is well worth accommodating.

I won't make it down to the Moore but I hope someone posts a review of it!