Smithsonian Channel: The Day Kennedy Died

Unfortunately, this documentary is from the Smithsonian, which has to stick to the "official" line that Oswald acted alone due to the fact that it receives federal money. Anyway, parts of the documentary are quite good. But, then it goes into the "official" crap that we have been feed by the authorities for 60 years. Maybe Oswald was one of the shooters, but there is no way he was the only shooter. If you believe the Warren Commission, then this video is for you. If you believe that a conspiracy took place to kill President Kennedy, then look elsewhere, you won't enjoy this.

Not your usual Kennedy documentary. This includes some never before seen interviews with ppl that had a connection to that fateful day. I'm not saying you're going to learn anything new. You will just see different perspectives and emotions. Don't expect any theories on the shooting or the grassy knoll. This is about the lead up and aftermath of the shooting itself.

I was ten years old when Kennedy died! I can't help believe that if he had live a little longer Vietnam would have never happened!!!! I served two tours in 'NAM'!! A lot of what 'ifs'?? I know all of his weaknesses he had that lead to his death!! I wanted to believe in him!! This dvd shows the events leading to his death and all of those numerous questions relating to those who wanted him gone!! I am truly touched by this documentary film!! I am glade to add this film to my collection!! Thank you AMAZON!!

Nothing new here, but after 50+ years we'll never know the truth anyway. Found it interesting when I first saw it on TV, had taped it onto VHS at that time. So this was bought as a replacement for that. If you weren't alive in 1963, and you're a teacher, you might want to look at one of the most defining moments in the history of the United States if not the world at that time and pass it along to your students.

THIS DVD IS THE ONE YOU SHOLD BUY - ITHE PICTURE AND QUALITY FLAWLESS - IT DEPICTS WHAT HAPPENED - THEIR ARE SO MANY ORIGINAL PHOTOS AND LIVE FILM - IT IS A WELL INFORMED AND NARRATED - INTERVIEWS WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE THERE - WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED THAT - THIS DVD IS NOT ABOUT THE CONSPIRACEY THEORY - IT IS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED - IT IS BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE SEEN - RIP - MR PRESIDENT -

Very poignant - mostly because the presentation and commentary were understated, letting the event itself have some of the impact which it had at the time. There have been plenty of revisionist programmes over the years, and that's important too: but the purpose of this one was to re-create the event, which it did with great skill and taste. I'm sure I shall watch it again from time to time, but only as often as I can bear to, even now.

Well done if you are an objective viewer . . . If you are a conspiracy buff you will hate it because it follows common sense . . .

I had seen this on TV, and thought it had the most actual eyewitness testimony of any documentary I have ever seen - particularly that of Jackie Kennedy's personal Secret Service agent. This, along with a companion movie, Parkland, provides a great deal of accurate information about the events surrounding the Kennedy assassination, with only a few discrepancies between them.

You`ll find yourself rolling your eyes as the Smithsonian does its utmost to ignore glaring logical inconsistencies pertaining to the event, though stories of personal impact do eventually shine through.Insure you are in 'grain of salt' mode with this documentary, where it is necessary to be so. For example, one of the first live televised interviews with witnesses to the shooting is reproduced herein, but editted so as to eliminate any testimonies that run contrary to the infamous Warren Commission.If one wants a look at the personal impacts of the assassination on those who were there, one would be better served by the drama Parkland.

This was a very compilation of the events of November 22nd, 1963. One of the best documentaries on the JFK assassination.