American Experience: JFK

American Experience: JFK

PRIMETIME EMMY® 1X nominee in 2016
With a new perspective on the beloved and enigmatic John F. Kennedy’s private life, “JFK” also reevaluates his strengths and weaknesses in the Oval Office as he navigated some of the most explosive events of the mid-20th century.
IMDb 8.6/102013
DocumentaryHistorical
DocumentaryHistorical
IMDb 8.6/102013
Cast: Oliver Platt
13+
Season 1
4 episodes

  • 1. American Experience: JFK - Part One

    1. American Experience: JFK - Part One

    Part One follows JFK's rise to power. Jack Kennedy first bursts onto the national stage as a war hero, and with his congressional win, Kennedy rises in power and influence.
    Part One follows JFK's rise to power. Jack Kennedy first bursts onto the national stage as a war hero, and with his congressional win, Kennedy rises in power and influence.
    13+
    54min
    Nov 11, 2013

  • 2. American Experience: JFK - Part Two

    2. American Experience: JFK - Part Two

    JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate.
    JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate.
    13+
    54min
    Oct 4, 1988

  • 3. American Experience: JFK - Part Three

    3. American Experience: JFK - Part Three

    This episode follows Kennedy into the White House, offering fresh assessments of the successes and failures of his tenure.
    This episode follows Kennedy into the White House, offering fresh assessments of the successes and failures of his tenure.
    13+
    54min
    Oct 4, 1988

  • 4. American Experience: JFK - Part Four

    4. American Experience: JFK - Part Four

    The final installment follows Kennedy through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency.
    The final installment follows Kennedy through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency.
    NR
    54min
    Oct 4, 1988

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    American Experience: JFK
    DocumentaryHistorical
    IMDb 8.6/102013
    With a new perspective on the beloved and enigmatic John F. Kennedy’s private life, “JFK” also reevaluates his strengths and weaknesses in the Oval Office as he navigated some of the most explosive events of the mid-20th century.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Susan Bellows
    Producers
    Mark SamelsSharon GrimbergSusan Bellows
    Cast
    Oliver Platt
    Studio
    PBS
    Content advisory
    13+
    violencesmokingfoul language
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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