Taking on the Kennedys
"One Man's Race Against a Political Dynasty."
Originally released in 1996. Taking on the Kennedys is a documentary film. directed by Joshua Seftel. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Kemp, Kevin Vigilante, and Patrick Joseph Kennedy
Synopsis
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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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITVS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taking on the Kennedys about?
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...
Who directed Taking on the Kennedys?
Taking on the Kennedys was directed by Joshua Seftel.
How long is Taking on the Kennedys?
Taking on the Kennedys has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Taking on the Kennedys released?
Taking on the Kennedys was released on May 28, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taking on the Kennedys?
The main cast of Taking on the Kennedys includes Tom Kemp, Kevin Vigilante, Patrick Joseph Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr..