This set details the never before told story of the Irish who surrounded JFK and the Kennedy family.

Nowhere was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy more acutely felt than in his ancestral homeland of Ireland. What was known as Kennedy's 'Irish Mafia' became the key advisers surrounding the President. People like the affable Dave Powers, the clinical Kenny O'Donnell and the strategist Larry O'Brien. Men selected for their loyalty and devotion to JFK and his family. This set details the never before told story of the Irish who surrounded the most charismatic political figure of the 20th Century. Who they were, how they supported their leader, and the price some of them paid for this unswerving devotion.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• 71 minutes of bonus content
• Interviews with: Patrick J. Kennedy, Sandy Vancour, Helen O'Donnell, Kathleen Kennedy, Lawrence O'Brien
• ''JFK in Ireland''

Cast & Crew

Director: David Harvey

Additional Details

Label: Network Ireland TV

Genre: Documentary

Language: English

Run Time: 160 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 07/12/16

UPC: 760137835592