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1968118 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Tell Me Lies

1968118 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

In 1960s London, Peter Brook's film critiques US intervention in Vietnam through a blend of staged scenarios, newsreel footage, and performances by Glenda Jackson and RSC icons.

“Peter Brook’s provocative anti-Vietnam War 1960s protest piece.”

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In 1960s London, Peter Brook's film critiques US intervention in Vietnam through a blend of staged scenarios, newsreel footage, and performances by Glenda Jackson and RSC icons.

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Peter Brook's "Tell Me Lies" serves as a critical commentary on United States intervention in Vietnam, reflecting the political climate of 1960s London. Adapted from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production, the film features prominent actors such as Glenda Jackson, Peggy Ashcroft, and Paul Scofield, who engage in theatrical performances that intertwine with newsreel footage and anti-war demonstrations. Through multi-layered scenarios and satirical elements, Brook captures the fervent anti-war sentiment within London's artistic and intellectual circles during a tumultuous period marked by the Vietnam War.

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