Series synopsis
American Dynasties: The Kennedys is an American documentary television series that premiered on CNN on March 11, 2018. It ended on April 15, 2018. It stars John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
Premise
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John F. Kennedy as Self
- Jacqueline Kennedy as Self
- Robert F. Kennedy as Self
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Self
- Caroline Kennedy as Self
- Kathleen Kennedy Townsend as Self
- Van Jones as Self
- Martin Sheen as Narrator (voice)
Supporting cast
- Richard Mahoney as Self
- Larry Tye as Self
- Kate Andersen Brower as Self
- David Nasaw as Self
- J. Randy Taraborrelli as Self
- Barbara Perry as Self
Guest cast
- Ahmed Ben Bella as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 11, 2018 | April 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Power of Wealth Joseph “Joe” Kennedy’s political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack. |
March 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Path to Power John F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power, but the seemingly perfect candidate must confront the issues of his health, faith and fidelity if he is to have any chance of reaching the White House. |
March 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
Brothers in Arms A confident, popular John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected American president, but he will have to rely on his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, to help him navigate the disasters of 1961. |
March 25, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |