The Kennedys
2011 · REELZ · 60 min · 1 season
S01E08 · The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak
Mon, 11 Apr, 10:00 am
Bobby blames himself for his brother's death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.
About
The dramatic event The Kennedys relives the public and private joys and tragedies of the most influential family in the world, including fraternal rivalries, mob associations, drugs, and women. The event recreates the political crises that John F. Kennedy dealt with in the early days of his presidency, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Episodes
- E01
A Father's Great Expectations
Mon, 4 Apr· 60 minThe Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.
- E02
Shared Victories, Private Struggles
Mon, 4 Apr· 60 minThe Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he's leaving politics.
- E03
Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity
Wed, 6 Apr· 60 minWhen the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
- E04
Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers
Thu, 7 Apr· 60 minThe Russians build a wall separating East and West Berlin while Bobby prepares to go after Sam Giancana.
- E05
Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil
Fri, 8 Apr· 60 minRiots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act. Jackie's use of amphetamines continues. Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.
- E06
On the Brink of War
Sat, 9 Apr· 60 minThe Cuban Missile Crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war. Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.
- E07
The Countdown to Tragedy
Mon, 11 Apr· 60 minJack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.
- E08
The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak
Mon, 11 Apr· 60 minBobby blames himself for his brother's death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.
Cast
Greg Kinnear
John F. Kennedy
Katie Holmes
Jackie Kennedy
Barry Pepper
Robert F. Kennedy
Tom Wilkinson
Joe Kennedy