Steven Spielberg donates to group opposing Central Otago gold mine, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
Director Steven Spielberg has donated to a campaign opposing a gold mine in Central Otago, New Zealand, in memory of the late actor Sir Sam Neill. Neill was a vocal critic of the project, and the donation honors his environmental advocacy.
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Hollywood heavyweight Steven Spielberg said the donation was made in memory of New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill.
Hollywood heavyweight Steven Spielberg has made a “generous donation” to a group opposed to the proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Sustainable Tarras said it was “deeply touched” to receive the contribution from the director’s production company, Amblin Entertainment, which he founded in 1975.
It said the donation was made in memory of New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill.
“Sam’s passing has led to an outpouring of affection for a man who had an impact on so many people. The famous director was no exception,” Sustainable Tarras wrote on social media.
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