Tavis Smiley Season 7 Episode 27 Mark Ruffalo, Gabriel Thompson

Mark Ruffalo, the acclaimed Hollywood Actor, and Gabriel Thompson, Pulitzer Prize finalist Author, take the center stage on episode 27 of season 7 of Tavis Smiley.

The acclaimed Hollywood Actor Mark Ruffalo, best known for his performances in movies such as "The Avengers," "The Kids Are All Right" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" speaks about his life, his work, and the social causes he supports. Mark throws light on his latest endeavor, "Dark Waters," a film that exposes the hazards of using certain chemicals in the products we use every day. Tavis and Mark discuss the impact of this film and how audiences are slowly becoming aware of the dangers that come with certain chemical usage.

In the latter half of the episode, Pulitzer Prize finalist Author Gabriel Thompson discusses his book "America's Social Arsonist," which details the life and works of famed Labor leader Fred Ross Sr. Gabriel explains in detail about how Ross worked towards changing the lives of people in his community, and how his work influenced generations that followed. Thompson discusses Ross's ties to farm labor organizers Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta and the United Auto Workers leader Walter Reuther. Gabriel discusses how Fred Ross Sr influenced numerous political and civic leaders, including former President Barack Obama.

Tavis smattering of off-beat questions to Mark and Gabriel makes the show enjoyable. Mark reveals his love for the band, Rage Against the Machine, and how he ended up performing with them for a special event. Gabriel explains how he dreams of making a movie on Fred Ross Sr's life, and how a certain Hollywood actor, Guillermo del Toro, was interested in it.

Overall, episode 27 of season 7 of Tavis Smiley is a must-see for viewers who crave to understand the key societal issues and the impact of individuals who work towards creating change.