Netflix to Explore Political Legacy of Bobby Kennedy in New Series

Netflix has lined up the new original documentary series Bobby Kennedy for President to launch globally on April 27.

From director Dawn Porter (Gideon’s Army, Spies of Mississippi, Trapped), the four-part series features rare and never-before-seen archival footage, much of it digitized for the first time, along with new interviews with those that worked closely with Robert F. Kennedy and knew him well. The project is executive produced by Laura Michalchyshyn and produced by RadicalMedia, Trilogy Films and LooksFilm.

“I am honored that Netflix entrusted me with a story of this scale,” said Porter. “Bobby Kennedy remains one of the most important and influential figures in American political history, and we all felt that there was no better time to study his life and legacy. We take care to closely examine his transformation from law-and-order leader to a trailblazer with a progressive focus on civil rights and social justice in a tumultuous time for the country. I gravitate to making films that shed a light on truth and justice, and RFK’s story inspires me personally, and has helped me grow as a filmmaker and a citizen.”