John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation
“Films from the Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza : John F. Kennedy and the memory of a nation”
Synopsis
The Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza presents a group of six short films about the life, death and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy that are shown in the Sixth Floor Exhibit of the former Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. The sudden death of this young, vibrant world leader sent shock waves around the globe. The assassination remains one of the most vividly remembered and controversial events of the century. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a permanent exhibit in the former Texas School Book Depsitory. The films included in this exhibit have been adapted as an educational video examining the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy
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Walter Cronkite
Self - Host
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Caroline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Lee Harvey Oswald
Self (archive footage)
Charles Batchelor
Self (archive footage)
Jesse E. Curry
Self (archive footage)
Doc Morgan
Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell
- Original Title
- John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Dallas County Historical Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Barton Weiss
Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell, Martin Jurow
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Mondell
Director
Allen Mondell
Writer
Allen Mondell
Producer
Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Director
Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Writer
Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Producer
Martin Jurow
Producer
Barton Weiss
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation about?
The Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza presents a group of six short films about the life, death and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy that are shown in the Sixth Floor Exhibit of the former Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. The sudden death of this young, vibrant world leader sent shock waves around the globe. The assassination remains one of the most vividly remembered and controversial events of the century. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a permanent exhibit in the former Texas School Book Depsitory. The films included in this exhibit have been adapted as an educational video examining the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy
Who directed John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation?
John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation was directed by Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell.
Who stars in John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation?
The principal cast of John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation includes Walter Cronkite, John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Caroline Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy.
When was John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation released and how long is it?
John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation?
John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).