''Jane Fonda in Five Acts'' is a 2018 American documentary film, directed by Susan Lacy. It revolves around the life and career of

Jane Fonda Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, sev ...

. The film had its world premiere at the

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on January 20, 2018. It was released on September 24, 2018, by

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. The film was nominated for a

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Synopsis

The film follows the life, career, and activism of

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Lily Tomlin Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. She started her career as a stand-up comedian as well as performing off-Broadway during the 1960s. Her breakout role was on the vari ...

Troy Garity Troy Garity (born July 7, 1973) is an American film actor. He is primarily known for his role as Isaac in the ''Barbershop'' film series and as Barry Winchell in the television movie ''Soldier's Girl'' (2003), where he was nominated for a Golden ...

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Ted Turner Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour United States cable news, cable news ch ...

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, Malcolm and Vivian Valdim appear in the film.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the

on January 20, 2018. The film also screened at the

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on May 10, 2018. It was released on September 24, 2018, by

Reception

''Jane Fonda in Five Acts'' received positive reviews from film critics. It holds approval rating on

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, based on reviews, with an average of . The site's critical consensus reads, "Raw and rich in decade-spanning detail, ''Jane Fonda in Five Acts'' paints a living portrait of one fpopular culture's most compelling figures." On

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, the film holds a rating of 87 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".

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