| Bobby Kennedy for President | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Dawn Porter |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Cinematography | Bob Richman |
| Running time | 58–65 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27) |
Bobby Kennedy for President is an American documentary television series that focuses onUnited States SenatorRobert F. Kennedy and his political rise in the 1960s.[1] The four-part first series was released onNetflix on April 27, 2018.[2]
The series,run by director and executive producerDawn Porter, looks at Kennedy's political lore, including his1968 presidential campaign, which ended withhis assassination on June 5, 1968 at theAmbassador Hotel inLos Angeles, California. The show uses archival footage during Kennedy's time asAttorney General andSenator, as well as conversations he had with his brothers,United States PresidentJohn F. Kennedy andUnited States SenatorTed Kennedy.[3][4][5][6][7]
In addition to archival footage, the show interviews dozens of individuals who, at one point, were in Kennedy's circle, including Rep.John Lewis,Dolores Huerta,Harry Belafonte,Marian Wright Edelman, andWilliam vanden Heuvel.[1][3]
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "A New Generation" | April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27) | |
Robert F. Kennedy works on his brotherJohn F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1960. | |||
| 2 | "I'd Like to Serve" | April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27) | |
| 3 | "You Only Get One Time Around" | April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27) | |
Kennedy begins his run for president, until he isassassinated at theAmbassador Hotel in Los Angeles three months intohis campaign . | |||
| 4 | "Justice for Bobby" | April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27) | |
After Kennedy's assassination, his family, friends, and supporters mourn, andhis assassin stands trial. | |||
November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968 | ||
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