JFK: Breaking the News
November 22, 1963, is a day that will live in the memories of a generation - the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and the news that spread across the globe. In the days that followed, people sat in front of their televisions waiting for updates and the medium suddenly became the premium source of breaking news, leading to today's 24-hour news networks. Narrated by award-winning journalist Jane Pauley, the film draws on first-hand accounts from reporters and photographers, along with original broadcast reports, historic amateur film and unforgettable news photographs that showcased the power of television to report events like nothing before.
Year: 2004
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Historical, Docos - Historical
Country: USA
Director: Hugh Aynsworth
Starring: Narrated by, Jane Pauley
Duration: 205 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence.
8.4/10
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)
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