Series
American Dynasties: The Kennedys
Documentary
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Power of Wealth11 Mar 2018 · 42mJoseph “Joe” Kennedy’s political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack.
2The Path to Power18 Mar 2018 · 42mJohn F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power, but the seemingly perfect candidate must confront the issues of his health, faith and fidelity if he is to have any chance of reaching the White House.
3Brothers in Arms25 Mar 2018 · 42mA confident, popular John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected American president, but he will have to rely on his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, to help him navigate the disasters of 1961.
4Family Secrets1 Apr 2018 · 42mAs personal scandal threatens his marriage and looming nuclear war undermines his administration, President John F. Kennedy must fight to protect the presidency, the country and the world.
5The Legend of Camelot8 Apr 2018 · 42mNumbed by grief after the assassination of her husband, Jackie crafts JFK’s legacy, while Bobby becomes a champion of the dispossessed and the family’s next great political hope.
6The Legacy15 Apr 2018 · 42mTragedy strikes again when Bobby Kennedy is assassinated in LA and only surviving son, Ted Kennedy, must overcome scandal and misfortune to continue the family legacy and pass the baton to the next generation.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Mar 2018
- Last aired
- 15 Apr 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- CNN
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO Max
The Roku Channel
Plex
Plex Channel
Cast
John F. KennedySelf
Jacqueline KennedySelf
Robert F. KennedySelf
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Self
Caroline KennedySelf
Kathleen Kennedy TownsendSelf
Van JonesSelf
Martin SheenNarrator (voice)- RRichard MahoneySelf
- LLarry TyeSelf
- KKate Andersen BrowerSelf
- DDavid NasawSelf
J. Randy TaraborrelliSelf- BBarbara PerrySelf
