Primary
Originally released in 1960. Primary is a documentary film. directed by Robert Drew. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, and Jacqueline Kennedy
Synopsis
Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Drew Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primary about?
Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subje...
Who directed Primary?
Primary was directed by Robert Drew.
How long is Primary?
Primary has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Primary released?
Primary was released on November 8, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Primary?
The main cast of Primary includes John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Muriel Humphrey.