Tag Archives: Vietnam War

Jane Fonda in Five Acts Takes Center Stage on HBO

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

“I just wanted to be ok.  I wanted to be a good girl.”–Jane Fonda. Those are startling admissions from the two-time Oscar®-winning actress and polarizing political activist who President Richard M. Nixon and his cronies loved to hate. Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker … Continue reading →

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John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls Rings True on HBO

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

“To refuse the obligations of international leadership for the sake of some half-baked, spurious nationalism cooked up by people who would rather find scapegoats than solve problems is unpatriotic.” — Senator John S. McCain III (R-AZ). The Kunhardt filmmaking clan … Continue reading →

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Last Days in Vietnam Not To Be Missed on American Experience

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

I’ve always been fascinated by the offspring of super achievers. If their moms, dads, grandparents or great grandparents are heavy hitters in politics, the arts, medicine, sports, the military or scholarly pursuits, these kids have quite an act to follow. Independent filmmaker Rory Kennedy, … Continue reading →

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