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FTA (1972)

FTA (1972)

Comedy Music Documentary

The Show The Pentagon Couldn't Stop!

Release Date: 1972, July 21
Directors: Francine Parker
Countries: United States of America
Production: Indochina Peace Committee (IPC) Films, Duque Films, Free Theater Associates, American International Pictures
Cast: Peter Boyle, Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Michael Alaimo, Paul Mooney, Holly Near, Rita Martinson, Pamela Donegan

Overview:

A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near military bases in the US in the early 1970s. The group put on shows called "F.T.A.", which stood for "F**k the Army", and was aimed at convincing soldiers to voice their opposition to the Vietnam War, which was raging at the time. Various singers, actors and other entertainers performed antiwar songs and skits during the show.

Keywords:

anti war stage show