The Kennedy Dynasty
β 7 Β· 2023 Β· 90m Β· Documentary Β· History Β· TV Movie
The story of a powerful political and economic dynasty, fundamental to understanding the turbulent destiny of the United States of America throughout the 20th century; of nine brothers who had truly extraordinary lives, marked by both greatness and tragedy: the story of the Kennedy family.
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