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Jane Fonda In Five Acts (2018)
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Jane Fonda In Five Acts (2018)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 24, 2018
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Official Site
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/jane-fonda-in-five-acts
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 24, 2018
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
133 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Official Site
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/jane-fonda-in-five-acts
Director
Susan Lacy
Producer
Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin, Emma Pildes
Starring
  • Jane Fonda as Herself
  • Tom Hayden
  • Robert Redford as Himself
  • Lily Tomlin as Herself
  • Ted Turner
  • Paula Weinstein

In this intimate and revealing documentary, the iconic and ever-evolving Jane Fonda narrates the story of her own life, framed through five distinct acts defined by the influential men in her world. Directed by Susan Lacy, the film weaves together present-day reflections, extensive personal archives, and candid interviews with figures like Robert Redford, Lily Tomlin, and Ted Turner to construct a deeply personal portrait. It traces her journey from a childhood shadowed by her famous father, through her rise as a controversial movie star and political activist, to her later reinventions as a fitness mogul and passionate advocate. The film grapples with the central conflict of a woman perpetually in the public eye, striving to define herself amidst immense fame, political firestorms, and personal reckonings. With a tone that is both unflinching and empathetic, this documentary peels back the layers of an American icon to reveal the complex, driven, and resilient woman behind the headlines.