The Kennedys
Inspired by one of the world's most iconic families, this eight-part scripted drama/miniseries ventures upstairs at the White House to chronicle the saga of America's first "royal" family during the 1960s. Through exhaustive research, The Kennedys provides an intimate look at how Joseph Kennedy, Sr. shaped his sons John and Robert to become two of the most influential men in America's history. With political events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Bay of Pigs and the civil rights movement playing background to the personal stories of the relationships between brother and brother and father and son, The Kennedys, details how the two men handled their father, whose ambition exceeded their own, and ultimately made them who they were. The Kennedys recounts the scandal, tragedy, public greatness and private frailty of our nation's most fabled political family during one of the most momentous decades in history.
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Excellent Historical Collage - Old_Video_Man
This is a great collage style historical mini-series. Like a combination of television, newspapers, magazines and books, it bounces around a bit in time and topic with each episode. Hang on and enjoy the ride, hiding few if any of John and Bobby Kennedy's flaws. The Canadian treatment removes much of the glitz and gives a richer realism to the whole project. Well directed, acted, and produced.A good remedy for insomnia - Shanex
This mini-series had the distinct feel of Canadian TV, ironically enough, because of its theme. I found the story to be a long laborious haul through what-should-have-been intriguing topics. The acting was stilted, the storyline blasé, and the directing pathetic. This is not an interesting investigation into the Kennedy clan and all its associated conspiracy theories...but it is a good remedy for insomnia.
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Excellent Historical Collage - Old_Video_Man
This is a great collage style historical mini-series. Like a combination of television, newspapers, magazines and books, it bounces around a bit in time and topic with each episode. Hang on and enjoy the ride, hiding few if any of John and Bobby Kennedy's ...A good remedy for insomnia - Shanex
This mini-series had the distinct feel of Canadian TV, ironically enough, because of its theme. I found the story to be a long laborious haul through what-should-have-been intriguing topics. The acting was stilted, the storyline blasé, and the directing ...