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Ethel

The personal, untold story of Ethel Kennedy

2012 · 1h 37m Documentary
Directed by Rory Kennedy

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Filmmaker Rory Kennedy interviews her mother, Ethel Kennedy, who discusses family, marriage and politics.

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Fresh

Kennedy buffs will enjoy Ethel enormously. Others likely will think it's about half an hour too long.

Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe
Fresh

Even with its air-brushing and reticent title subject, Ethel is a watchable, oft-affecting film.

Ed Bark, Uncle Barky
Fresh

A moving, highly enjoyable, thoroughly absorbing portrait.

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

This 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.

Justin Lowe, Hollywood Reporter
Rotten

A Kennedy family album of insight-free affection and nostalgia that lobs long, lofting softballs at its subject.

John Anderson, Variety

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