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A much-needed corrective to the "Forrest Gump" version of the anti-war movement, David Zeiger's "Sir! No Sir!" faithfully documents the almost-forgotten GI protests during the Vietnam War. In the '60s and early '70s, groups like the Vietnam Veterans Against the War questioned our nation's policy from a far more dangerous — and informed — position than middle-class students on campuses. They took their stand from within the military, when they were still subject to military law. At the time, organizing an anti-war meeting could net you six to 10 years in jail. Merely carrying a sign could put you away for two. Read the full review

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'Sir! No Sir!'

Director: David Zeiger
Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Alaimo, Troy Garity, Ed Asner
Run time: 85 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2006
Rating: Not rated, but there is vulgar language and adult subject matter.

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Go see it 37.50% 6 Make it a matinee 12.50% 2 Wait to rent 6.25% 1 Don't bother 43.75% 7