Robert Kennedy Remembered
Synopsis
This moving film tribute to a man who had hoped to win the presidency created a historic moment when it brought the Chicago Democratic National Convention to a standstill and the crowd, in tears, to its feet. Commissioned by the Kennedy family, the film begins with the funeral train to Washington, D.C. and follows the triumphs and tragedies in the late Senator's life with extraordinary newsreel footage, archival stills, and home movies. The film was produced in only four weeks, two months after the Senator's assassination, in order to meet the Convention deadline. Guggenheim Productions, with the country's resources at its fingertips, worked around the clock to complete this film honoring RFK's life and the Democratic Party. "Robert Kennedy Remembered" is a poignant film biography that evokes the spirit, quality and commitment Robert Kennedy brought to his life and work. This film went on to win Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short in 1968.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Guggenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Guggenheim, L.T. Iglehart, Jr
- Original Score
- Robert Wykes
- Original Title
- Robert Kennedy Remembered
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Guggenheim
Charles Guggenheim, L.T. Iglehart, Jr
Robert Wykes
Robert Pierce
Charles Guggenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Guggenheim
Director
Charles Guggenheim
Writer
Charles Guggenheim
Producer
Robert Pierce
Editor
L.T. Iglehart, Jr
Writer
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What is Robert Kennedy Remembered about?
This moving film tribute to a man who had hoped to win the presidency created a historic moment when it brought the Chicago Democratic National Convention to a standstill and the crowd, in tears, to its feet. Commissioned by the Kennedy family, the film begins with the funeral train to Washington, D.C. and follows the triumphs and tragedies in the late Senator's life with extraordinary newsreel footage, archival stills, and home movies. The film was produced in only four weeks, two months after the Senator's assassination, in order to meet the Convention deadline. Guggenheim Productions, with the country's resources at its fingertips, worked around the clock to complete this film honoring RFK's life and the Democratic Party. "Robert Kennedy Remembered" is a poignant film biography that evokes the spirit, quality and commitment Robert Kennedy brought to his life and work. This film went on to win Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short in 1968.
Who directed Robert Kennedy Remembered?
Robert Kennedy Remembered was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
Who stars in Robert Kennedy Remembered?
The principal cast of Robert Kennedy Remembered includes Richard Burton.
When was Robert Kennedy Remembered released and how long is it?
Robert Kennedy Remembered was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Robert Kennedy Remembered?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robert Kennedy Remembered was composed by Robert Wykes.