About Bobby Kennedy for President

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About

Bobby Kennedy for President is a 2018 TV show in the Social & Cultural Docs genre. It is a documentary series that explores the life and political career of Robert F. Kennedy, also known as Bobby Kennedy, who was a prominent figure in American politics in the 1960s. The series covers his personal journey, his role in his brother John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, his time as Attorney General, and his own presidential campaign until his tragic assassination in 1968.

The show features a combination of archival footage, interviews with people who knew Bobby Kennedy, and expert analysis to paint a comprehensive picture of his life and impact on American history. It delves into his advocacy for civil rights, his efforts to combat poverty and inequality, and his ability to connect with people on a personal level.

Making / Production

Bobby Kennedy for President was created and directed by Dawn Porter. The series was produced by RadicalMedia and supplied the audience with an in-depth look into the life of Bobby Kennedy. It was released as a four-part documentary on Netflix on April 27, 2018. The production team extensively researched Bobby Kennedy's life and gathered rare archival material, including never-before-seen footage and photographs, to provide an intimate and authentic portrayal of the subject.

Actors

• Rosey Grier - Himself
• Harry Belafonte - Himself
• Jesse Jackson - Himself
• Dolores Huerta - Herself
• Paul Schrade - Himself

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary series includes interviews with Bobby Kennedy's family members, including his daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and his son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Bobby Kennedy for President was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series in 2018.
• Producer RadicalMedia has also worked on other acclaimed documentary projects, such as "What Happened, Miss Simone?" and "The Fog of War."

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Quotes

• "Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." - Bobby Kennedy
• "The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better." - Bobby Kennedy
• "Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events." - Bobby Kennedy

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