Larry Sabato

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is perhaps the most charismatic person to have held the office of President of the United States. This program examines the enduring influence of his presidency on each of the nine men who have come after him.

Charts the family's rise from poor Irish immigrants to an all-powerful dynasty, exploring the many deaths, freak accidents and scandals that have given rise to the idea of a Kennedy curse. Featuring interviews with family members, and including rare archive, photos and letters, the film sets these events in historical context and also examines the family's unique characteristics and asks what part they may have played in many of the misfortunes. AKA Curse of the Kennedys AKA The Kennedys: Money, Murder and Marilyn.