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The Rites of Passage Susan Sarandon Created for Her Family

Aired on 10/11/2015 | CC tv-14
Oscar®-winning actress Susan Sarandon appreciates the traditions and celebrations many cultures have surrounding the transition from childhood to adulthood. Susan wanted her own children to have such an experience: friends and family coming together to take part in lively festivities in observance of their passage into adulthood.

Inspired by various customs, especially the joyous bar mitzvahs of the Jewish tradition, Susan came up with her own rites of passage for her children. Find out how her family observed these special coming-of-age moments.