Sponsored by VTIFF member John Douglas
This film is preceded by a new introduction by Jane Fonda!
“The Show the Pentagon Couldn’t Stop!” In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland toured an anti-war comedy show across Southeast Asia. It was directly engaged with and inspired by veterans against the war and, naturally, it upset U.S. military higher-ups. The F.T.A. tour was highly controversial and was a huge success among stationed soldiers.
In spite of positive reviews and business, director Francine Parker’s film version was quickly taken out of circulation due to political pressures and has been difficult to see for decades.
F.T.A. has now been fully restored in 4K by IndieCollect.
With: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Paul Mooney Len Chandler, Peter Boyle, Holly Near, Rita Martinson, Michael Alaimo.
“Holds up as a terrifically funny movie. Nixon might be long dead, but if you want to sock it to him regardless, be sure to check this out.” ~ Dan Schindel, Hyperallergic