JFK: The Making of a President
“JFK”
Synopsis
A documentary of the life leading up to the election of John F. Kennedy as president and the controversial life prior that created the legend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Cotterill
- Original Title
- JFK: The Making of a President
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- 3DD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Cotterill
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Cotterill
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About JFK: The Making of a President
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What is JFK: The Making of a President about?
A documentary of the life leading up to the election of John F. Kennedy as president and the controversial life prior that created the legend.
Who directed JFK: The Making of a President?
JFK: The Making of a President was directed by Edward Cotterill.
Who stars in JFK: The Making of a President?
The principal cast of JFK: The Making of a President includes Jonathan Kydd, John F. Kennedy.
When was JFK: The Making of a President released and how long is it?
JFK: The Making of a President was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for JFK: The Making of a President?
JFK: The Making of a President holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).