American Dynasties: The Kennedys

2018

American Dynasties: The Kennedys

7.8 | en | Documentary

Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP6 The Legacy

Apr. 15,2018

Tragedy strikes again when Bobby Kennedy is assassinated in LA and only surviving son, Ted Kennedy, must overcome scandal and misfortune to continue the family legacy and pass the baton to the next generation.

EP5 The Legend of Camelot

Apr. 08,2018

Numbed by grief after the assassination of her husband, Jackie crafts JFK’s legacy, while Bobby becomes a champion of the dispossessed and the family’s next great political hope.

EP4 Family Secrets

Apr. 01,2018

As personal scandal threatens his marriage and looming nuclear war undermines his administration, President John F. Kennedy must fight to protect the presidency, the country and the world.

EP3 Brothers in Arms

Mar. 25,2018

A confident, popular John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected American president, but he will have to rely on his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, to help him navigate the disasters of 1961.

EP2 The Path to Power

Mar. 18,2018

John F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power, but the seemingly perfect candidate must confront the issues of his health, faith and fidelity if he is to have any chance of reaching the White House.

EP1 The Power of Wealth

Mar. 11,2018

Joseph “Joe” Kennedy’s political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack.

7.8 | en | Documentary | More Info

Released: 2018-03-11 | Released Producted By: RAW , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.cnn.com/shows/the-kennedys-american-dynasties

Synopsis

Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.

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Martin Sheen

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Reviews

mcstemma This series is a great disservice to the accurate retelling of history. It repeatedly forwards claims of unsubstantiated vile wretchedness with zero evidence. This is little more than morally reprehensible money grab that sacrifices historic integrity for financial gain. All around gross.

Hitchcoc Though very short vignettes between commercial breaks, the information provided in this opening offering were excellent. This focuses on the early days. I had always heard that Joe, Sr. was a nasty guy, but he went beyond that. He worked hard as an Irish immigrant and decided to earn huge amounts of money so his children would never need to. His Catholicism had huge implications for the family. At one time the whole gang were the darlings of America, but Joe made a big mistake during the war and paid for it the rest of his life. We are introduced to the elder children and one daughter. Of course, Joe, Jr. was the one thought to have the greatest potential. They had a sister who had a free spirit. Also a learning disabled sister who paid a horrible price. But the real interest in this episode is Jack. We find out about PT 109 and a father's ambition and the effects this event had on big brother Joe. I look forward to the second installment.