Mel Gibson: achievements, criticism, and sources

Mel Gibson

American actor, director, producer and screenwriter (born 1956)

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Gibson won Oscars for directing and producing Braveheart

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Gibson donated $10 million for children’s medical care

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Apocalypto was criticized for reductive Maya portrayals

Gibson faced racist, sexist rant and battery case controversy

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