A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
“An intimate portrait of JFK, the candidate, the president and the man.”
Synopsis
Bringing to life an American President who was widely respected by his countrymen and celebrated around the world. Composed from four break through films by Robert Drew, each an unprecedented record in candid photography of a phase of John F. Kennedy’s political life. Kennedy is seen in close up from young Senator campaigning for the Presidency, to an ebullient new President moving into the White House, to a burdened President trying to solve grave problems in the Oval Office. The shock of his death is seen through the faces of his compatriots. Now these four films are edited together with other footage of the time. This film is an intimate history of how one American President struggled to bring wisdom and honor to the office of the Presidency.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Drew
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Drew
- Original Title
- A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Drew Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Drew
Robert Drew
Terence Macartney-Filgate, Albert Maysles, D. A. Pennebaker
Anne Drew
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Drew
Writer
Anne Drew
Producer
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Editor
Albert Maysles
Editor
D. A. Pennebaker
Editor
Richard Leacock
Editor
Robert Drew
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy about?
Bringing to life an American President who was widely respected by his countrymen and celebrated around the world. Composed from four break through films by Robert Drew, each an unprecedented record in candid photography of a phase of John F. Kennedy’s political life. Kennedy is seen in close up from young Senator campaigning for the Presidency, to an ebullient new President moving into the White House, to a burdened President trying to solve grave problems in the Oval Office. The shock of his death is seen through the faces of his compatriots. Now these four films are edited together with other footage of the time. This film is an intimate history of how one American President struggled to bring wisdom and honor to the office of the Presidency.
Who directed A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy?
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy was directed by Robert Drew.
Who stars in A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy?
The principal cast of A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy includes Alec Baldwin, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy.
When was A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy released and how long is it?
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.