JFK: The Private President (2013)
In January 1961, a new generation in the guise of John F. Kennedy moved into the White House. All of a sudden politics were youthful, dynamic and sexy. During the brief period in which he was in office, the first pop star of politics accompanied America through the darkest days of the Cold War. At the same time, his signal to embark in new directions was eagerly welcomed by younger generations all around the world. Later on, Jackie Kennedy was to compare his presidency with Camelot - the legendary court of King Arthur. Yet, there were also dark sides to this popular president's life.
Director: Kathrin Seelmann-Eggebert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Theodore Sorensen - Self
- John F. Kennedy - Self (archive footage)
- Harry Belafonte - Self
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Self
- Jacqueline Kennedy - Self (archive footage)
- Matthew Maxwell Kennedy - Self
- Robert Dallek - Self
- Sergei Khrushchev - Self
Production: First Run Features
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, historical
More Films by Director: Kathrin Seelmann-Eggebert
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JFK: The Private President about?
- In January 1961, a new generation in the guise of John F. Kennedy moved into the White House. All of a sudden politics were youthful, dynamic and sexy. During the brief period in which he was in office, the first pop star of politics accompanied America through the darkest days of the Cold War. At the same time, his signal to embark in new directions was eagerly welcomed by younger generations all around the world. Later on, Jackie Kennedy was to compare his presidency with Camelot - the legendary court of King Arthur. Yet, there were also dark sides to this popular president's life.
- Who directed JFK: The Private President?
- JFK: The Private President was directed by Kathrin Seelmann-Eggebert.
- Who stars in JFK: The Private President?
- JFK: The Private President stars Theodore Sorensen, John F. Kennedy, Harry Belafonte, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jacqueline Kennedy, Matthew Maxwell Kennedy.
- How long is JFK: The Private President?
- JFK: The Private President has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is JFK: The Private President?
- JFK: The Private President is a Documentary film.
- Where was JFK: The Private President produced?
- JFK: The Private President was produced in United States of America.