Francine Parker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Francine Parker

American film director

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1925

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-Nov-2007

Profession: film director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Francine Parker

  • Francine Parker (December 18, 1925 – November 8, 2007) was an American television and film director, who was one of the first female members of the Directors Guild of America.
  • Parker was best known for her controversial documentary, F.T.A., which chronicled the antiwar entertainers tour, Free The Army tour (FTA), during the Vietnam War.
  • The FTA tour and its documentary featured anti-Vietnam War celebrities Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland interacting very frankly with American soldiers.
  • Parker's film, which was released in 1972, was pulled from theaters within weeks of its release due to heavy criticism.
  • It has been rarely viewed since 1972.

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