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American Dynasties: The Kennedys

American Dynasties: The Kennedys
★ 6.3/10•2018•42m•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 11, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Power of WealthE142m

The Power of Wealth

Joseph “Joe” Kennedy’s political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack.

Mar 11, 2018

Episode 2 - The Path to PowerE242m

The Path to Power

John 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.

Mar 18, 2018

Episode 3 - Brothers in ArmsE342m

Brothers in Arms

A 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.

Mar 25, 2018

Episode 4 - Family SecretsE442m

Family Secrets

As 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.

Apr 1, 2018

Episode 5 - The Legend of CamelotE542m

The Legend of Camelot

Numbed 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.

Apr 8, 2018

Episode 6 - The LegacyE642m

The Legacy

Tragedy 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.

Apr 15, 2018

Actors

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

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Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy

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Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy

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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

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Van Jones

Van Jones

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Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Narrator (voice)

Richard Mahoney

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Larry Tye

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Kate Andersen Brower

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David Nasaw

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J. Randy Taraborrelli

J. Randy Taraborrelli

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Barbara Perry

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