American Experience - RFK
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Movie Reviews of American Experience - RFK
Movie Review: A story of growth
Summary: 5 Stars
This should be required viewing in high-school classrooms. It really seems to capture....as best as can be done in two hours who RFK was and even more so, because of his own personal tragedy and pain, what he had grown into.
If his life had ended in November 1963, then that would have left us with a story of someone who was just another talented, power-driven, and even ruthless politician. But it did not. And because of his brother's death, we are presented with Part 2 of his life...."The Awful Grace of God" where "in agony, he learned wisdom" and became a different person.
This film shows some incredible, almost surreal moments of the 60's particularly 1968. One that stands out and really shows this man's character was the often quoted speech in Indianapolis where he had to tell hundreds of black, hurting people that Martin Luther King was killed. Raw courage. Quoting Aeschylus to them the way he did. Just amazing to watch.
You really don't have to be an RFK "fan" to get something from this. I think if you're just a fan of humanity and how one person can make a difference in their world and grow and change. And with respect to the reviewer who didn't like this because they didn't interview his detractor's....would it really have mattered if they could have gotten the thoughts or comments of LBJ, Nixon, Jimmy Hoffa, or J Edger Hoover?
Movie Review: A great RFK documentary
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read one biography already on Robert F. Kennedy and searching relentlessly on the internet for information regarding this man, I already had some good knowledge on RFK before watching this American Experience episode. I was very surprised, although the documentary did state some things I had known previously from reading, the DVD provides more insight into the strained relationship between LBJ and RFK. The archival footage of the Senate Rackets Committee and home movies from Hickory Hill added an authentic touch to the documentary, giving the life of RFK a new light. I was also pleased that they didn't spend too much time on his childhood, but just enough to highlight his traits that would carry with him throughout his life. Overall, American Experience: RFK is a great film for anyone who wants to know the basics of Bobby Kennedy and his ever-changing life. It mentions almost every major event in RFK's career and personal life, as well. From the Civil Rights Crisis to the death of his brother and to his own candidacy for the Presidency. A great film for anyone who wants to know more about Robert F. Kennedy.Movie Review: Moving, Informative, Perceptive
Summary: 5 Stars
The American Experience-RFK is an exceptional documentary of the growth of one of the most remarkable figures in history.Movie Review: A good shot look at RFK
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of the good videos that gives a real, honest and accurate short look at Robert F. Kennedy. It just brushes over the highlights of his life but enough to get a since of who he was and who he was becoming and where it might have led if he was not stripped from this earth. Had some good footage and good accounts from people who were there and lived it. Great photos and footage of the two borthers before and during the presidency. Would be great to add to a Kennedy collection or anyone wanting to know more about RFK and the era or for anyone who wonders what could have been.Movie Review: I Really Enjoyed Watching This
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed watching this. It had rare footage that I hadn't seen since 1968. It reminded me why I supported him in 1968, even though I wasn't old enough to vote yet. It brought tears to my eyes.
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