Francesco Da Vinci is a journalist, nonviolent activist, public speaker, and documentary film producer.  Previously, for more than 20 years, he was a celebrity portrait photographer with Getty Images.  Publication of Francesco’s work included The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, and LIFE Magazine.  Currently, Francesco lives and works in Los Angeles, where he is developing a documentary film based on I Refuse to Kill.  The film will promote social justice, nonviolence, and altruism.  Around his writing and film work, Francesco gives talks that pay tribute to conscientious objectors, past and present.