Programmed by Jesse Trussell
Following her appearance on stage at BAM as part of Dear Everything, we’re highlighting actress and activist Jane Fonda with a retrospective of her many illustrious cinematic works. Since the daring New Hollywood days, Fonda’s thrilling oeuvre has upended traditional depictions of women and activism on screen. From the era-defining paranoia thriller Klute to politically engaged works like The China Syndrome (not to mention Barbarella and 9 to 5), Fonda’s films commented on and drove forward cultural movements ranging from feminism to the anti-Vietnam war protests. A true icon in every sense, we’re thrilled to honor her appearance on stage in the Winter/Spring 2026 season with this eight-film tribute.
Following her appearance on stage at BAM as part of Dear Everything, we’re highlighting actress and activist Jane Fonda with a retrospective of her many illustrious cinematic works. Since the daring New Hollywood days, Fonda’s thrilling oeuvre has upended traditional depictions of women and activism on screen. From the era-defining paranoia thriller Klute to politically engaged works like The China Syndrome (not to mention Barbarella and 9 to 5), Fonda’s films commented on and drove forward cultural movements ranging from feminism to the anti-Vietnam war protests. A true icon in every sense, we’re thrilled to honor her appearance on stage in the Winter/Spring 2026 season with this eight-film tribute.
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FilmF.T.A.
Apr 24—26, 2026
F.T.A.
Apr 24—26, 2026Barely seen since its release, this documentary follows Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland on their 1971 tour of an anti-war comedy show across Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. -
FilmKlute
Apr 24—28, 2026
Klute
Apr 24—28, 2026In the first installment of what would come to be referred to as Pakula’s "paranoia trilogy" (followed by The Parallax View and All the President's Men), Fonda portrays a high-priced call girl stalked by a psychopath. -
FilmBarbarella
Apr 24—28, 2026
Barbarella
Apr 24—28, 2026Overflowing with sensationally campy set design and vibrant costuming, Barbarella’s (Fonda) galactic quest sends her from planet to planet in this ‘60s signature cult film. -
FilmThe China Syndrome
Apr 25—30, 2026
The China Syndrome
Apr 25—30, 2026Named for the fictional result of a nuclear meltdown, Bridges’ biting thriller traces a reporter’s investigation of a cover-up of safety hazards at a Los Angeles nuclear plant. -
FilmOn Golden Pond
Apr 25—30, 2026
On Golden Pond
Apr 25—30, 2026This 1981 family drama, which marks Henry Fonda’s final appearance on film, chronicles the relationship between curmudgeon Norman and his estranged daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda). -
Film9 to 5
Apr 25—27, 2026
9 to 5
Apr 25—27, 2026Three working women (Fonda, Tomlin & Parton) try to overthrow their misogynist, egotistical boss in this wacky, over-the-top 1980 comedy. -
FilmComing Home
Apr 26—28, 2026
Coming Home
Apr 26—28, 2026One of the most compelling pictures ever made about the shattering aftermath of the Vietnam War, Coming Home is a heartrending and unforgettable examination of a critical period in our nation's history. -
FilmJulia
Apr 27—30, 2026
Julia
Apr 27—30, 2026Based on a chapter from Lillian Hellman's 1973 autobiographical work Pentimento, Zinnemann’s political drama traces the stories of two women and the intersections of their lives before and during the Nazi era.
