American Experience: RFK

Often overshadowed by the iconic stature of his presidential older brother, Robert F. Kennedy was nonetheless an indispensable player in the historic events of ...the tumultuous 1960s. As Attorney General under President John F. Kennedy and then as U.S. Senator from New York, RFK had a key role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, anti-poverty legislation, and human rights issues. Utilizing interviews and archival footage, this installment of PBS' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE offers an inspiring portrait of the influential leader--from his visionary politics to his interpersonal relationships and the tragic 1968 assassination that cut short a brilliant life and promising career.Detailed info »« Brief info