The miniseries spans Kennedy’s presidency from the 1960 election to that fateful day in . Rather than a dry history lesson, the production aimed for a "warts and all" approach, touching on:
Sheen wasn't alone in recreating the Kennedy aura. The supporting cast was a powerhouse of talent: DVD Review: KENNEDY (TV Mini-Series 1983)
The tragedy of losing an infant son and the tensions within the family dynamic.
Key events like the Bay of Pigs , the Cuban Missile Crisis , and the rising heat of the Civil Rights Movement .
