From Chappaquiddick to the Moon: A Fateful Weekend


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary that examines the events of the weekend of July 19-20, 1969. The weekend is remembered not only for the historic Apollo 11 moon landing but also for the Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Edward Kennedy and his passenger Mary Joe Kopechne. That weekend, as the United States celebr

Film Details

Also Known As
As It Happened (07/18/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary that examines the events of the weekend of July 19-20, 1969. The weekend is remembered not only for the historic Apollo 11 moon landing but also for the Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Edward Kennedy and his passenger Mary Joe Kopechne. That weekend, as the United States celebrated the completion of John Kennedy's dream, the events at Chappaquiddick would end Edward Kennedy's chances to follow in his brother's presidential footsteps.

Film Details

Also Known As
As It Happened (07/18/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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