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197297 minGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

FTA

197297 minGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

A political troupe led by Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland performed antiwar shows called "F.T.A." near military bases in the early 1970s.

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Francine Parker

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A political troupe led by Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland performed antiwar shows called "F.T.A." near military bases in the early 1970s.

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Francine Parkerdirector

Michael Alaimo

Michael Alaimowriter

Dalton Trumbo

Dalton Trumbowriter

Rita Martinsonwriter

Jane Fonda

Jane Fondawriter

Synopsis

Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland lead a political troupe that travels to towns near U.S. military bases in the early 1970s. The group performs a series of shows titled "F.T.A."-an acronym for "F**k the Army." These performances aim to persuade soldiers to express their opposition to the Vietnam War. Various entertainers, including singers and actors, present antiwar songs and skits, engaging audiences in a critical dialogue about the conflict. The documentary runs for 97 minutes.

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