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.
Robert Kennedy Remembered (1968) is a documentary film directed by Charles Guggenheim, released on August 26, 1968 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Richard Burton. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Directed by Charles Guggenheim, written by Charles Guggenheim and L.T. Iglehart, Jr, produced by Charles Guggenheim.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 10 ratings.
This is a fairly straightforward archive driven feature depicting the career of Robert Kennedy from charismatic supporter of his brother John through the turbulent period of American history that ultimately saw both the President and Dr. Martin Luther King assassinated before his own untimely killing. It touches on his roles as Attorney General and in the US Senate as he strove to improve the lot of the…
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The main cast of Robert Kennedy Remembered (1968) includes Richard Burton. The film was directed by Charles Guggenheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Robert Kennedy Remembered was released on August 26, 1968 and runs for 30m.
Robert Kennedy Remembered (1968) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
