Taking on the Kennedys
One Man's Race Against a Political Dynasty.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Taking on the Kennedys
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1996-05-28
- Runtime: 52 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: ITVS
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2616
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Tom Kemp
as Narrator (voice)
Kevin Vigilante
as Self
Patrick Joseph Kennedy
as Self
Ted Kennedy
as Self
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
as Self
Caroline Kennedy
as Self
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
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True Lives: Taking on the Kennedys (Promo)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taking on the Kennedys?▼
Taking on the Kennedys is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1996-05-28.
Who are the main actors in Taking on the Kennedys?▼
The main cast includes Tom Kemp, Kevin Vigilante, Patrick Joseph Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., .
Where can I watch Taking on the Kennedys online?▼
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Is Taking on the Kennedys based on a true story?▼
One Man's Race Against a Political Dynasty.
What is the IMDb rating of Taking on the Kennedys?▼
Taking on the Kennedys has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Taking on the Kennedys?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Taking on the Kennedys?▼
The soundtrack was composed by ITVS. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Taking on the Kennedys filmed?▼
Taking on the Kennedys was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Taking on the Kennedys?▼
The total runtime of Taking on the Kennedys is 52 minutes.
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