Jane Fonda on The Discrimination of Indians | The Dick Cavett Show

Jane Fonda discusses the discrimination of the indigenous and being jailed on behalf of protesting worthy causes.
Date aired - March 13, 1970 - Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, Henry Fonda, Michael Ramsey and Mort Sahl
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Dick Cavett has been nominated for eleven Emmy awards (the most recent in 2012 for the HBO special, Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again), and won three. Spanning five decades, Dick Cavett’s television career has defined excellence in the interview format. He started at ABC in 1968, and also enjoyed success on PBS, USA, and CNBC.
His most recent television successes were the September 2014 PBS special, Dick Cavett’s Watergate, followed April 2015 by Dick Cavett’s Vietnam. He has appeared in movies, tv specials, tv commercials, and several Broadway plays. He starred in an off-Broadway production ofHellman v. McCarthy in 2014 and reprised the role at Theatre 40 in LA February 2015.
Cavett has published four books beginning with Cavett (1974) and Eye on Cavett (1983), co-authored with Christopher Porterfield. His two recent books -- Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets (2010) and Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic moments, and Assorted Hijinks(October 2014) are both collections of his online opinion column, written for The New York Times since 2007. Additionally, he has written for The New Yorker, TV Guide, Vanity Fair, and elsewhere.
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[@ResistanceQuest]

Imagine having any serious discourse about a suffering minority on an evening show today

[@GARY84ROCKS]

Imagine having any serious discourse about the Covington kids/Nick Sandmann, Jussie Smollet and Erica Thomas on an evening show today.

[@nicoley8844]

She took this interview and ran with it. Dick tried to make her seem like a pretty face, as well as the audience who laughed at her expense. They all had very little to say when she actually spoke up for those whose voices aren’t as loud as hers. It’s so great to see how early she used her platform as a way to advocate for what’s right.

[@handebarlas6248]

Yes. I admire her for her courage to speak up her mind and come forward with very important issues. Very strong woman. Dick had no chance, she is not just a pretty face!!

[@schliptingz1759]

@@handebarlas6248 ppp

[@joshnosher3536]

Totally agree. She was not a docile interviewee, like say Natalie Wood, who seemed giggly and light-hearted by comparison when she was on Cavett's Show, though clearly also very smart. Jane was strong and direct so as to demand to be taken seriously or else. Damn good for her. I could totally see her walking off the set, a la Lily Tomlin (also on Cavett's Show), otherwise.

[@sunnylife7934]

It’s a pity she’s acting like Betty White these days. Dizzy old dame.

[@c.s.7097]

"we just want to stay alive" chilling words

[@ivorykhan159]

Thank you for releasing this video.

[@kaiasmith5210]

It's heartbreaking listening to this articulated Native American woman talking about the indigenous population struggle for survival and yet, 50 years later has anything changed?

[@interstategar]

There's a casino now in Fort Hall.

[@jamien.5528]

Sad yet true. We need more people talking about Native American rights, and history.

[@stevenmorley1639]

Iam so glad that I have seen this video today. Whot was happening then about about suppression of free speech and rightful protest , is mirroring whot is happening now in 2020 !. Wow, times don't really change , do they !.

[@jamien.5528]

To come out and speak about women's rights and Native American rights, especially during this time, was extremely brave of her. And PROPS to the Native American woman too! I can't imagine how much hardships she must have went through. The racism and violence her people were subject to.

[@alexrivsa68]

Yes, a beauty with Intellect, what shocker! Jane was/is so ahead of her time. Leads fiercely & with a passion only to have to explain how & why which takes away from her further delving into the issues, & there are so many. Have been a fan of her advocacy & activism for years. So impressed by her determination of uncovering what is plainly evident to some, yet missing on the radar of the powers that be, & others.

[@handebarlas6248]

I agree entirely.

[@xanlysphynx8839]

Her face kinda reminds me of Mikey Cyrus in a weird way I know they don’t look alike but something

[@shannongreer6194]

Omg, I JUST had the same thought!!! Lol

[@gabriofonda8181]

I was thinking the SAME thing! Kinda amazing

[@nazkai]

I was thinking the same thing while watching this and never made that connection before this.

[@monicacouto1827]

You right! !

[@johnlemon874]

Looks more like Justin Bieber

[@BeeGirlz]

And still, in 2021 many Canadian First Nation Reserves do not have clean drinking water. How is that possible or humane?

[@richardtaylor8595]

I love Jane for her fighting for rites of the people. Great lady.I wish people of talent would speak out more like her now. For the rite reasons. 2020 The Indian culture is not even heard about today. We STILL owe them so much. Give back to the Indians. This is there land, not ours.

[@haintedhouse3052]

Despite all her crusades, Vets with missing limbs and PTSD still have a tough time forgetting her power salutes captured on film while hanging out in North Vietnam.

[@codyralston1372]

Ok... Despite my appearance I am Native American or “Indian” as they are called in this video and the comments. So here’s a thought.... had Spain, France, or England kept hold of this land we wouldn’t have even had reservations. We’d have been wiped out, or our youth would’ve undergone cultural white washing until our previous cultures were almost totally forgotten. As it is we were the last to get our rights, African American men, and then women received theirs first, Natives didn’t get the right to vote or be treated as human beings until after that, the same time as Asian and Mexican Americans did. But... BUT at least we are allowed to remain, we haven’t been lost to history or wiped out. I for one don’t want anybodies handouts... I started below the poverty line, enlisted and got myself out from there, i was discharged and have not allowed myself to fall back to where I started. I never asked for money or handouts from anyone. I worked my ass off then was discharged and got a trade to continue working my ass off. I don’t want your handouts... it’s insulting. It’s like saying “it’s ok little Indian, you’re stupid and incapable of of doing things on your own so we’ll fight on your behalf because you’re too stupid to do it, and give you things because you’re too lazy to get the money to get them yourselves...” it’s beyond insulting. Want to honor or give back to the Natives? Well I don’t have a good answer there, but throwing free crap at them isn’t a good one.

[@kenny87ification]

That is the reason why Indians must embrace Hinduism... Lord Krishna will help your concerns get noticed

[@kenny87ification]

@@codyralston1372 Embrace Hinduism, Lord Krishna loves everyone including you

[@codyralston1372]

Kinjal Datta wrong Indians. You speak of the Hindu Indians, the East Indians... I speak of the “Indians” Columbus “discovered” when he got lost and landed on the wrong continent. I speak of the Indians who fought Vikings off their shores and inhabited North America while you speak of the Indians who live in India. Two entirely different people.

[@josephlennonmccartney245]

Great show 👍🏿

[@bobsmith1292]

Good for her.

[@Omnicient.]

Never known Dick to be in such an ambiguous mood!

[@normanrivera5050]

2021=1970 WOW! Amazing

[@andrewm3934]

what a beauty

[@zenpaganwarrior]

Both ladies!

[@areaone3813]

Thought that was Justin Bieber lol. Love you Dick Cavett

[@sabbracadabra8367]

LOL I just saw the thumbnail, uncanny.

[@user-eg1qq5pv8k]

Her intro music as she walked in BARBARELLA!!!!!!! YAY!!!

[@blackendstars]

Looked at the thumbnail and thought it was Justin Bieber

[@shelleydonna2545]

Look as his Adam apple wow !!!

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

“It’s a very good feeling as a matter of fact 😅”

[@landit]

2:17

[@LucavanGrinsven]

i didnt know the term "indians" was still used during this time when referring to indigenous people...

[@ResistanceQuest]

It was actually used through the early nineties, when "Native-American" started being used and later "Native," and some older Native people still say "Indians"

[@codyralston1372]

ResistanceQuest my tribal membership card still says “Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians”.

[@wolfchrt]

They're still called Indians. also native american, indigenous, etc.

[@josiahprofenno4136]

There’s nothing wrong with that.

[@Alaryk111]

They still are all government agencies has "Indian" in name nit "Native american"

[@IsabelSantosCunha1972]

I love you, Jane Fonda, you are a true gem

[@dreadfulspiller8766]

No she is not.

[@cafeAmericano]

​@@dreadfulspiller8766 nobody asked you

[@dreadfulspiller8766]

@@cafeAmericano Nobody asked you to leave your comment either. She is a traitor and should have gone to jail for what she did.

[@Doglovr_87]

Hanoi Jane for life. Karma finally found you.

[@aundraeblackwell2949]

What's the native woman's name??

[@MostlyBrenda]

LaNada Means

[@Milestonemonger]

We will never forget how she spat on our soldiers after they returned from Vietnam.

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

The state of Oklahoma has got a long way to go as far as treating the Native Indians equally. Unfortunately there is still so much prejudice in this state 50 years after this interview. Very much a shame since they claim to be such a god fearing state and the buckle of the Bible belt. Ironically enough though, one can back up just about any behavior with the Bible whether it's good or bad when you really think about it......

[@sabbracadabra8367]

Can't believe it's not Bieber.

[@rootedsorrow]

Why is she talking like she was raised in England?

[@shaolinthibaud4537]

My dear Jane.. You are a queen of intelligence and beauty...

[@Pemon]

we remember positive her position against the austrian "andritz ag" once a time ... !nut only for her publicity

[@dongato6838]

I swear this is where Ally Sheedy got her look for her character in ""The Breakfast Club"

[@teetarquin7012]

Motor mouth. She loves the sound of her own voice. What year is this? Her hair looks like it did in “Klute.”

[@alazjaw.8968]

well you kinda have to speak to answer questions

[@rebeccaz994]

I love the sound of her own voice!!

[@joshnosher3536]

It's darn impressive how, even at such a relatively young age (at least for a highly public figure), she was already so incredibly well-spoken, mature and frankly wise about the world around her and about extremely important current issues at that time and even today. Ms. Fonda was clearly more than just a pretty face.

[@martinkearney7555]

I love Jane Fonda, period

[@Gannooch]

I have nothing against the other celebs that were on this show but is this channel ever going to show the Dick Cavett shows where he interviews Jackie Gleason or Art Carney? How about any Honeymooners actors that were part of the main cast? These are rarities much like the other videos on YT.

[@youngman8317]

Every issue she speaks of except black issues

[@brandonJThornton]

I feel like she's talking about today, not 50 years ago!

[@natepeverill7223]

she looks like justin bieber

[@raginghorse1895]

Justin Beiber looks like her. Even Justin Beiber's parents weren't born when this interview took place.

[@handebarlas6248]

I am not quite sure what he looks like but I know he is a youth, so he looks like her...

[@anishgurung9724]

why does she lowkey look like justin bieber in the thumbnail

[@sistersisters26]

Lol she sure does

[@angloaust1575]

What failed in africa Succeeded in america

[@Bdhacker101]

She kinda looks like Miley Cyrus here

[@mezathome8162]

oml this guy is so awful, she’s a whole intelligent woman, ofc gorgeous obviously but he’s reducing her identity and using this time where she’s trying to promote a valuable message to talk ab how he ignored her...utilizing guilt, what a creep

[@haintedhouse3052]

Jane's daughter said to her once "You're like a chameleon- you'll change your color to suit whatever the background calls for." haha how true.

[@bfkc111]

Blah.

[@frankpeter6851]

She has been very consistant in her views for many years.

[@haintedhouse3052]

yes she was very consistent in North Vietnam.

[@yiotispan]

I like Dick Cavett but his intro to Jane Fonda was very cringeworthy.

[@jorgemor388]

Great show and great woman

[@somethingyousaid5059]

I'm not going to fault someone for having the conviction of their beliefs. I might fault their beliefs though.

[@litote9]

She'll always be remembered as Hanoi Jane.

[@googleownsyou8510]

Indeed.

[@kieronevans5150]

By morons.

[@arelyflores2134]

Only by idiots

[@keyontedollison8547]

Jane fonda seem she is like a nice person

[@AccurateCrabLegs]

Eat more canned ham.

[@tedtimothy9074]

It is hard to forget that image of her wearing a helmet and sitting on a North Viet Nam anti-aircraft gun during the Viet Nam War.

[@asanta2023]

Tragic what happened to Native Americans.

[@interstategar]

If your in a battle you''d want Jane fighting next to you.

[@joytrumbull-ward8977]

Jane I’m behind you I would walk behind you it’s so wrong how the Indians are being treated ….. joy xxx 11:58 11:59

[@ace8184]

ugh i feel very sorry for her husband. jesus, imagine having to deal with that all day - too combative and argumentative and angry.

[@North_Lights]

ugh i feel very sorry for any humans in your life. freak, imagine having to deal with this critter all day - too pretentious, lacks any compassion, immoral, rectitude, insolent and dismissive.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

The US have a great debt to pay to native Americans. Relations have not at all been repaired, nor rights restored.

[@edlawrence5059]

Jane the Commie.

[@ste2442]

Hanoi Jane

[@gardensofthegods]

I was a little girl back then but I remember that.... there was a reason they weren't so friendly to her on a military base .

[@ste2442]

She was VC

[@gardensofthegods]

@@ste2442 she was sitting there with them on an army tank laughing , being silly .. she didn't seem to understand how hurtful it was to a lot of people whose buddies or loved ones ... their fathers , their brothers , their sons died ... also there were some women who fought in Vietnam.... I don't think she apologized until she got really old . Back then she didn't care .

[@ste2442]

She knew exactly what she was doing

[@gardensofthegods]

@@ste2442 yep.... she thought it was a big joke back then... I think when she did her Hanoi Jane act it was just all about her to bring attention to herself .

[@neguys]

I love janes acting but her phony personality always creeped me out !!!!

[@mrHoppedupford]

That's because she's a bitch.

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

@@mrHoppedupford Why do you think that?

[@truck9moon100]

I like Jane. I hate her politics.

[@tilesetter1953]

Yeah, god forbid someone famous should stand up for people who have been treated like crap for 300 years by the US government, or point out some of the bad things done by our country hoping to correct them. F. U. 🖕

[@masonwilcox7055]

Mark D'Aulerio Why do you Liberals have so much hate running through your blood?. She also hoped that American troops would die in Vietnam, so there’s that.

[@tilesetter1953]

@@masonwilcox7055 You don't know me, so keep your labels to yourself. This was not about Viet Nam, different issue. There is no hate in my comment, but I'm sure you hate JF. P. S.: Why do so many Americans only care about their own kind? Why do you accuse others of hating when you are a hater as well? PPS I own a pistol and know how to use it. I don't hunt but I am all for it and I eat wild game. I support VFW. Now go away.

[@__led]

@@masonwilcox7055 it's not about hate, it's about calling out injustice. The only hate is in hating the haters, hating the oppressors.

[@Asia10175]

She looks like Justin bieber

[@katekarpinska-sikorska5616]

Eight Point Star Yes!!!

[@danielbridgewater3444]

Vintage celebratity propaganda.

[@billy38010]

Beautiful, but Communistic!

[@North_Lights]

OMG, 53 years later, nothing changed