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Where to Watch Ethel (2012) in the US

2012
Not Rated
1h 37m
7.9IMDb
89%Rotten Tomatoes

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What it's about

ETHEL is a 95 minute feature-length documentary about the life of Ethel Kennedy. Scheduled for broadcast on HBO in 2012, the film was produced and directed by Mrs. Kennedy's Emmy Award-winning daughter, Rory Kennedy. An intimate family portrait, ETHEL includes a lengthy interview with Mrs. Kennedy, as well as interviews with seven of her children, providing unique insight into her family's story, her life with Robert F. Kennedy, and the years following his death when she raised their eleven children on her own. The film is an insider's view of a political dynasty, a personal story interwoven with some of the most important moments of the 20th century. The film also features a rich treasure trove of never-before-seen footage from the Kennedy family's private collection.

Cast and crew

Director: Rory Kennedy
Writer: Mark Bailey
Starring: Ethel Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ralph Bunche

Details

Release date: Apr 12, 2013
Language: English
Country: United States
Awards: Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. 6 wins & 5 nominations total