George Clooney, known for his outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump, delivered a speech at the Film at Lincoln Center's 51st annual Chaplin award. He emphasized the need for political unity following the recent incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where a gunman attempted to storm the event. Clooney called for a struggle against "hatred and corruption" and called for unity. He was honored for his contributions to film and television, starting with his role on "ER" and continuing with films like "Syriana" and "O Brother Where Art Thou". His latest film, "Jay Kelly," premiered at the New York Film Festival hosted by Film at L. Center.