Fonda Reprises A Famous Role At Peace Rally

The Actress Speaks Out Against the War in Iraq

For her next act, Jane Fonda has entered the war against the Iraq war. At the tail-end of yesterday's on-the-Mall rally, organized by United for Peace and Justice, Fonda stood onstage with the Capitol behind her and addressed the sun-drenched thousands. "I haven't spoken at an antiwar rally in 34 years," she said. But, "Silence is no longer an option."

The first time Fonda, 69, spoke out for peace, the country was soul-deep in the Vietnam War. In ... Full Story »

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Mal Burns
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by Mal Burns - Oct. 1, 2008

Yes. Focuses on a personality but manages to convey the importance of a bigger picture in the process. I was at a TV show here in the UK last year where Jane appeared as a chat "celebrity". Although one of those rather shallow set pieces, the interviewer did let the conversation drift back to the Vietnam era In answering, Fonda seemed to allude to present-day parallels and a distaste for present US policies, but sadly found herself hastily pushed in to another subject. It is fine to see her back on form. The anti-war movement now has its own contemporary spokespersons, but the presence of Fonda (plus Sarandon and others) will have helped bring the importance of such events back to a generation who have to a great extent become too complacent for far too long. By focusing the report on the personality, it could be seen as a distraction from greater significance of the demonstrations themesleves. Yet equally, it could be seen as positive journalism that draws greater attention to a cause which is so often under-reported by mainstream media. The mood of the nation may be changing, but the likes of Fox News and it's associated media still strive to prevent the groundswell of public opinion from being reported fairly. That others are returning to a more balanced and, if necessary, outspoken commentary is good news. Where the cult of celebrity is a willing partner, it's better news still.

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