Kristofferson’s Activism & Causes

Activism and Causes

Kris Kristofferson is an icon.  The singer/songwriter has a resume that could fill a library with his music events and awards. This section is about his less known life work – His passion and support for people who need a helping hand. Kristofferson’s activism and causes, often at the expense of his own popularity and career are as awesome as his art and creativity. 

Kris has done so much work in so many areas that it is easy to overlook the human being the lyrics, songs, movie characters and awards. This is a work in progress, and we would welcome any information you have to share that should be remembered.

Kristofferson Unicef Gift of Song ’79

Kristofferson Unicef was a fitting combination - Almost as fitting as his relationship with Coolidge. Times change, people evolve. The ...
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Amnesty International 2012

Amnesty International Toast to Freedom  Amnesty International celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. Kris Kristofferson supported the movements Toast to ...
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War Child UK 2017

Kris Kristofferson supports War Child UK Kris Kristofferson is known for his activism almost as much as he is known ...
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Kris in Nicaragua (1989)

Kristofferson Nicaraguan War Nicaragua was devastated by civil war in the 1960's and 197o's. The Somoza dictatorship was finally (and ...
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Censorship

Music Censorship  Kris Kristofferson often speaks out against the establishment. His views have often brought him into conflict with decision ...
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Kristofferson & Leonard Peltier

Kris Kristofferson supports Leonard Peltier Kristofferson and Leonard Peltier - Kris Kristofferson has always been an activist, and man oh ...
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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia: Movie 1974 Sam Peckinpah has been quoted as saying that this movie was ...
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