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Kennedy

2023 · 1 season

A stately, archival-driven history lesson that moves at an even, respectful pace and rewards attention with context and detail.

Created by
Ashton Gleckman
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Peter Coyote
Overview
A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.

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Created by
Ashton Gleckman
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Peter Coyote
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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
    • politics
    • family
    • ambition
    • death
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Ashton Gleckman
    Written by
    Ashton Gleckman
    Starring
    Peter Coyote
    Length
    1 seasons, 8 episodes
    Network
    History
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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