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 rais... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweThis intimate, revealing portrait of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, directed by their youngest daughter, is a unique installment in the cultural history of this storied family. |
| Uncle BarkyEd BarkEven with its air-brushing and reticent title subject, Ethel is a watchable, oft-affecting film. |
| Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardWhile often touching, it's a lightweight addition to HBO's schedule. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinA moving, highly enjoyable, thoroughly absorbing portrait. |
| Boston GlobeMatthew GilbertKennedy buffs will enjoy Ethel enormously. Others likely will think it's about half an hour too long. |
| User ReviewCristian TWhat a beautiful documentary about a woman who endured so much loss. Wonderfully directed by her youngest daughter. This is a must see! |
| User ReviewStacy CI've seen this movie twice in two days. SO inspirational. A moving and beautiful portrait of an amazing couple. RFK & Ethel were/are exceptional. |
| User ReviewMonika MVery interesting, and partly moving, documentary of Ethel Kennedy, wife of assassinated Robert Kennedy and directed by Rory Kennedy, their youngest daughter! Includes a lot of private home videos and a very rare and candid interview with Ethel Kennedy! |
| User ReviewAnne BDocumentary on Ethel Kennedy, as told by her children. Directed by her youngest child, Rory Kennedy. Ethel tells us, Rory means "the last of the kings." |
| User ReviewTodd BThe life and career of Bobby Kennedy through an intimate portrait from the perspective of his wife Ethel and his children. The film is produced and directed by Rory Kennedy, his youngest daughter born after his death. The film reminded me of why I've always admired RFK from those who knew him best. |
