Rent The Kennedys (1997)
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2h 15min
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- Synopsis:
Kennedy: Father and Son
JFK: A Personal Story and Joseph Kennedy Sr. Father of an American DynastyLike father like son? Examine the story of Americas First Family through closer looks at two of its most imposing figures: Joseph Kennedy Sr. and his son, John F Kennedy. Joseph Kennedy was one of the more controversial figures in 20th century American politics. For his children, his ambition was to see his eldest son, Joseph Jr., rise to the office of President. Joseph Jr.'s early death saw his father shift his vicarious presidential ambition to his second son, John F. Kennedy. The youngest President to win a U.S. election, the era of JFK promised great change in the arenas of civil rights, international relations and more, before his life was unexpectedly and publicly cut short. Experience the pivotal moments in the lives of these two titans of American politics, through archive footage and interviews with those who knew them best, in these powerful and revealing documentaries.
The Kennedys
The most famous political dynasty in U.S. history, the true story of the Kennedys is a reflection of the American dream. The story of an Irish immigrant family that made a new life in Boston, the Kennedys worked their way up the ladder of American society, ultimately reaching the highest office in the land. Along with the global success, however, came very public tragedies. JFK and his eight siblings were born into a family with stellar expectations, but some were never able to fulfil those high hopes as early death, scandal and misfortune seemed to stalk the family like a curse. Two of the siblings were killed, and one seriously injured, in plane crashes; one suffered a disastrous lobotomy that left her institutionalised for life; and of course the two brothers that perhaps held the greatest potential were victims of assassins' bullets. But the legacy of this extraordinary family lives on, and in this lavishly illustrated 64-page compendium we discover the inside story of this era-spanning dynasty.- Actors:
- John F. Kennedy
- Studio:
- History Channel
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
- Collections:
- JFK on Screen
