Often called America's royal family, the name Kennedy has become synonymous with astounding political highs and devastating personal lows. This definitive collection examines the lives of the three brothers who scaled poli... more »tical and societal heights, triumphant and tragic, and reflects on the lasting, distinctive imprint they have made on the political and cultural landscape.
This 8 DVD set includes:
The Kennedy Curse
America's most famous political family has undoubtedly suffered more than its share of tragedy, beginning with the untimely deaths of Joe Jr. and Kathleen in separate airplane crashes during WWII to John Jr.'s fatal airplane crash. In the interim there have been two assassinations, as well as murder, rape, and drug charges for the Kennedy cousins. Is there any truth to the whispers that they are "cursed"? Join politicians, reporters, and historians for an all-encompassing analysis of "The Kennedy Curse".
JFK: From the Solomon Islands to the Bay of Pigs
Trace John F. Kennedy's meteoric rise to the country's highest position from his naval career to the presidency. Discover the truth behind the events surrounding the sinking of the world's most famous torpedo boat and the basis for JFK's book, Profiles in Courage. Watch the entire first televised political debate with Richard M. Nixon, believed by many to have clinched JFK's eventual win. Relive the drama and hope as Kennedy secures his party's nomination for president and watch as Kennedy deals with what he described as the "worst experience of my life".
JFK: A Presidency Revealed
Forty years after his death, America's fascination with John F. Kennedy remains undiminished. From the details of his legendary liaisons to the back room deals that helped defuse Cold War crises, JFK: A Presidency Revealed draws from an unequaled wealth of source materials and a host of interviews with personal confidants, administration insiders, and highly-placed sources to present a comprehensive, and revelatory look at America's 35 president.
The Men Who Killed Kennedy
A medical technician who was at the autopsy states categorically that the body he saw was not the one shown in the official photographs. The mortician who buried Lee Harvey Oswald reveals a startling discovery made 18 years later. A highly decorated Army officer says he was trained to eliminate key witnesses...
Forty years after JFK was shot in Dallas, controversy rages around his assassination. The Men Who Killed Kennedy, an authoritative six-part series drawing on exclusive interviews with highly-placed government sources and independent investigators, is the most comprehensive examination of the case ever filmed.
RFK: His Life and Legacy
Relive the promise of hope and change for the future that was to become the rallying cry of Robert F. Kennedy, the third Kennedy son earmarked for the presidency. Cultivating the most dedicated of friends as well as the most ruthless of political and personal enemies, learn of the shy insider, devoted father, and ruthless politician, in the most complete portrait of the man to date.
Ted Kennedy: Tragedy, Scandal, and Redemption
Born into a family of great wealth and privilege, "Ted" was the ninth-and final- child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy, matriarch and patriarch of the closest thing America had to a royal family. After the untimely and tragic deaths of his three older brothers, Ted inherited the weight of his father's political ambitions, and served as surrogate father to the 13 children of his slain brothers.
Early scandals like the tragedy of Chappaquiddick and public displays of womanizing and drunkenness are contrasted with his stellar marks as U.S. Senator. The life and career of Edward Moore Kennedy is revealed through his close friends, family members, political colleagues, and opponents.
Caroline Kennedy: The Next Generation
The eldest child of John F. Kennedy and Jackie, she is American royalty. But her life has been shaped by tragedy- the assassination of her father when was six years old, and the accidental death of brother John Jr. in 1999. As the only surviving child, she has maintained her family's legacy. Successful, involved with family and country, she embodies the values her parents held and continues to serve as a scion of that well-loved American family.« less
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