FTA 1972

The Show The Pentagon Couldn't Stop!

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R
Comedy Documentary Music

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.

Release Date 1972-07-21
Runtime 1h 37m
Directors Francine Parker, Juliana Wang, Eric Saarinen, John Weidman, Yale Zimmerman
Producers Francine Parker, Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Igo Kantor
Writers Michael Alaimo, Len Chandler, Pamela Donegan, Jane Fonda, Rita Martinson, Robin Menken, Holly Near, Donald Sutherland, Dalton Trumbo