FTA
Seen it?1972 | 97 min | Comedy, Documentary, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for history and war-film fans and anyone looking to switch off and smile. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. A good follow-up to Roger & Me or Jackass: Best and Last.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francine Parker
- Jane FondaSelf
- Donald SutherlandSelf
- Pamela DoneganSelf
- Len ChandlerSelf
- Michael AlaimoSelf
- Holly NearSelf
- Paul MooneySelf
- Rita MartinsonSelf
- Peter BoyleSelf
- Steve JaffeSelf