Taking on the Kennedys
“One Man's Race Against a Political Dynasty.”
Synopsis
What would it be like to run against one of the most powerful political families in America? Enter the backrooms of American politics as a doctor named Kevin Vigilante takes on the Kennedys. In his first race for public office, Kevin Vigilante challenges Ted Kennedy's youngest son, Patrick, and gets the political education of a lifetime. Dedicated to running a clean fight, Vigilante soon finds himself in the midst of a mud slinging contest. With negative ads about Vigilante filling the airwaves, and John F. Kennedy Jr. signing autographs outside polling stations, Vigilante realizes he has no chance of winning without slinging mud of his own, and proceeds to take off his gloves. Endemic of contemporary campaign politics, the sound byte takes precedence over the speech as issues are overshadowed by negative television advertisements. Taking on the Kennedys aired as a part of PBS' P.O.V. series.
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True Lives: Taking on the Kennedys (Promo)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Seftel
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Seftel
- Original Title
- Taking on the Kennedys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Seftel
Joshua Seftel
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Joshua Seftel
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Joshua Seftel
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What is Taking on the Kennedys about?
What would it be like to run against one of the most powerful political families in America? Enter the backrooms of American politics as a doctor named Kevin Vigilante takes on the Kennedys. In his first race for public office, Kevin Vigilante challenges Ted Kennedy's youngest son, Patrick, and gets the political education of a lifetime. Dedicated to running a clean fight, Vigilante soon finds himself in the midst of a mud slinging contest. With negative ads about Vigilante filling the airwaves, and John F. Kennedy Jr. signing autographs outside polling stations, Vigilante realizes he has no chance of winning without slinging mud of his own, and proceeds to take off his gloves. Endemic of contemporary campaign politics, the sound byte takes precedence over the speech as issues are overshadowed by negative television advertisements. Taking on the Kennedys aired as a part of PBS' P.O.V. series.
Who directed Taking on the Kennedys?
Taking on the Kennedys was directed by Joshua Seftel.
Who stars in Taking on the Kennedys?
The principal cast of Taking on the Kennedys includes Tom Kemp, Kevin Vigilante, Patrick Joseph Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr..
When was Taking on the Kennedys released and how long is it?
Taking on the Kennedys was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 52m.