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Season 1 – American Dynasties: The Kennedys

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Over six episodes, "American Dynasties: The Kennedys" takes viewers inside America's "First Family," revealing how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty helped shape national and global events, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to civil rights legislation. The docuseries spans the lives of Joseph and Rose Kennedy and their children, beginning with how Joe passes his political ambition first to son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, John F. Kennedy, and eventually uncovers how and why this one family so significantly impacted 20th-century America.
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Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 03/14/2018
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While much of the material has been covered elsewhere, this production is crisp and well-paced. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Sheen

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Eamon Hardy

Executive Producer

Louise Norman

Executive Producer

Jonathan Jones

Director

Tim Dunn

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 11, 2018 The Power of Wealth Joseph Kennedy's political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 18, 2018 The Path to Power John F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power; 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 25, 2018 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 1, 2018 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 8, 2018 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 15, 2018 The Legacy Tragedy strikes again when Bobby Kennedy is assassinated; Ted Kennedy must overcome scandal and misfortune to continue the family legacy and pass the baton to the next generation. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jonathan Jones, Tim Dunn
Executive Producer
Eamon Hardy, Louise Norman
Network
CNN
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 11, 2018