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Infamous Assassinations

2012 · 1 season

A sober, archive-driven retelling of famous political killings that informs more than it unsettles.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mahatma Gandhi, Robert F. Kennedy, Sirhan Sirhan
Overview
This brand-new and exclusive series takes a closer look at some of the world's most talked-about assassinations and near misses. Always a fascinating and macabre subject, assassinations can damage a nation's confidence, create wars and shock the world. Throughout this series some of the 20th century's most outrageous attempts can, thanks to rare archive footage and reconstructions, be seen first hand and viewers are brought closer to the events than ever before. From the assassinations of John F Kennedy and Mahatma Ghandi, to attacks on royalty, politicians and media celebrities, this series uncovers the real reasons behind these events and how they unfolded.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mahatma Gandhi, Robert F. Kennedy, Sirhan Sirhan
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • violence
    • politics
    • death
    • conspiracy
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    • anthology
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
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    Length
    1 seasons, 26 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    BBC One
    Languages
    English

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