David Grubin's probing and perceptive biography reassesses the remarkable and tragic life of Bobby Kennedy, whose early life was spent in the shadow of his elder brother John. After JFK's assassination, he discovered his own identity in the forefront of American politics before his career was also tragically curtailed by an assassin's bullet.
Direction
Grubin weaves archival gold into gutting narrative.
Editing
Juxtaposition of RFK's evolution hits like a freight train.
Director
David Grubin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Grubin spent years negotiating access to rarely-seen Kennedy family home footage, including Bobby's private journals read aloud for the first time.
Released during Bush-Kerry election season, the film's portrayal of political assassination's aftermath hit theaters as post-9/11 security culture was reshaping American public life.
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