In the King of Prussia
Directed by Emile De Antonio
1983Documentary92 minUnited States
Martin Sheen stars alongside the Ploughshares 8, playing themselves, in the trial of peace activists who staged the first act of disarmament since World War II.
Synopsis
Starring Martin Sheen and The Ploughshares 8 in the trial and conviction of peace activists who performed the first act of disarmament since World War II. Not docudrama, but the illusion and reality of the Ploughshares 8 playing themselves and 50 actors playing the court. Music by Jackson Browne.
The director
Emile De Antonio
Emile de Antonio (1919–1989) was the pioneer of the American political documentary, building searing collage films from archival footage without narration. His work includes Point of Order, In the Year of the Pig (Oscar-nominated) and Painters Painting.
