| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 220 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, region 1, full screen format, stereo. |
| Cast |
Host: David McCullough ; narrator: Stacy Keach. |
| Credits |
Editors: Richard Smigielski ... [et al.] ; music: Michael Bacon ; director of photography: John Hazard. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast in 1992 as part of the television series The American experience. |
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DVD special features (on disc 1) : JFK's hidden life: interview with historian Robert Dallek, author of An unfinished life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 ; teacher's guide (PDF). |
| Contents |
Disc one. pt. 1. Introduction -- The father -- I'm for Roosevelt -- The ambassador -- Tell my dad that I love him very much -- The second son --The Senator -- A national figure -- He cannot say no -- High hopes -- The magic touch -- A very mean year -- Dynasty. Disc two. pt. 2. Introduction -- The sons -- Making their own rules -- Private lives -- We are all mortal -- As old as the scriptures -- In love with night -- The carpetbagger -- The heir -- The shadow government -- On to Chicago -- The ninth child. |
| Summary |
Uses extensive interviews, still photographs and archival footage to explore the building of the Kennedy legend. Documents the political ascendancy of the family headed by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., examines the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and discusses the influence of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., on the careers of his sons. |
| Local Note |
WHPLEDVD |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Kennedy family.
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Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Family.
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Kennedy, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1888-1969.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963.
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United States -- History -- 1945-
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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| Added Author |
Whitehead, Phillip.
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Bacon, Michael, 1948-
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McCullough, David G.
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Keach, Stacy.
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Dallek, Robert.
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Thames Television, ltd.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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PBS Home Video.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Kennedys |
| Note |
At head of title on container: American Experience presents |
| Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608837229 (set) $20.00 |
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160883722X (set) $20.00 |
| Standard No. |
841887017251 |
| Music No. |
AMEX6000.2 PBS |
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