Charles Bronson
Born on 6th December 1952 as Michael Peterson, his name was changed to Charles Bronson in the mid-eighties by his boxing promoter. First imprisoned in 1974 for armed robbery, he was released in 1987 and 1992 but returned to prison for conspiracy to rob.
Contrary to popular belief, Charlie has never harmed anyone outside of the prison walls. He has never taken a life. His sentence has been repeatedly extended for fighting the system.
He has now spent over 37 years' imprisoned, 32 of those in solitary confinement. He has not been able to mix with other prisoners since 1999. In 2000 he was sentenced to LIFE with a three year tariff for holding an art teacher hostage for 44 hours. The art teacher was unharmed. Charlie was first given some paper and pencils by a prison officer and asked 'Let's see what you can do with these then.'
His art has occupied him for the past fourteen years now. His work is quite unique and is sent to and exhibited around the world. He has published fifteen books and numerous prizes for his art and poetry, including six awards from The Koestler Trust. In 2008 a film was made of his life, 'Bronson' with English actor Tom Hardy in the lead role. In November 2011, when the film was screen on TV, Charlie finally got to watch it! Watch the 'Bronson' trailer.
Charlie is passionate about many charities and donates both money and his art for numerous causes. Of his art he has said: "The greatest dream in my life is would be to be accepted in the art world and to live as a free man, that's my one dream left."
In March 2011 Charlie was again refused parole on the grounds that he is not rehabilitated. To support Charlie's fight for freedom, see the Help Page of his website: http://www.freebronson.co.uk
Charlie asked for this new petition. Please sign and forward to as many people as you can. As soon as we have a decent amount of signatures, we can run this off and send to the Home Office! http://www.petitiononline.com/6121952/petition.html
All proceeds from Charles Bronson's art work will go towards his freedom appeal.
Charles Bronson is exhibiting at Modern Panic, 3-12th June 2011,
Contrary to popular belief, Charlie has never harmed anyone outside of the prison walls. He has never taken a life. His sentence has been repeatedly extended for fighting the system.
He has now spent over 37 years' imprisoned, 32 of those in solitary confinement. He has not been able to mix with other prisoners since 1999. In 2000 he was sentenced to LIFE with a three year tariff for holding an art teacher hostage for 44 hours. The art teacher was unharmed. Charlie was first given some paper and pencils by a prison officer and asked 'Let's see what you can do with these then.'
His art has occupied him for the past fourteen years now. His work is quite unique and is sent to and exhibited around the world. He has published fifteen books and numerous prizes for his art and poetry, including six awards from The Koestler Trust. In 2008 a film was made of his life, 'Bronson' with English actor Tom Hardy in the lead role. In November 2011, when the film was screen on TV, Charlie finally got to watch it! Watch the 'Bronson' trailer.
Charlie is passionate about many charities and donates both money and his art for numerous causes. Of his art he has said: "The greatest dream in my life is would be to be accepted in the art world and to live as a free man, that's my one dream left."
In March 2011 Charlie was again refused parole on the grounds that he is not rehabilitated. To support Charlie's fight for freedom, see the Help Page of his website: http://www.freebronson.co.uk
Charlie asked for this new petition. Please sign and forward to as many people as you can. As soon as we have a decent amount of signatures, we can run this off and send to the Home Office! http://www.petitiononline.com/6121952/petition.html
All proceeds from Charles Bronson's art work will go towards his freedom appeal.
Charles Bronson is exhibiting at Modern Panic, 3-12th June 2011,
