Four Died Trying

Just watched the prologue episode of this new documentary series about the four world-changing assassinations of the 1960s (JFK, MLK, RFK & Malcolm X). At times it's a brutal, emotional watch - I'm still feeling a bit choked up and wondering "what if." How different would the world be today if these four men had lived? God only knows. The filmmakers did a fabulous job weaving together four complex political stories into one strong narrative, and the roster of on-air interviewees is mind-blowing. The research, music, 1960s news clips and animation all enhance the vibe and help you feel like you were there. Great historical information about the Vietnam War, the Bay of Pigs, etc. Really looking forward to episode 2!

This first episode is a fantastic and diligent work of art. If the future episodes follow similarly, the series' value is incalculable. The film's narrative roars forward with an addictively captivating style. The very fine use of graphics and illustrative animations are terrific lubricants which give the production its slickness.

John Kirby has done for the documentary genre what Jim Douglas did for the literature genre. By bringing these four murders together thematically, Kirby has painted a solid profile of the suspect. A service for which our only repayment is to act in any way each of us is capable to undo the knots that hold our great nation prisoner.

A truly superb beginning of what will no doubt be a history making series about the American republic and those forces that have sought to undermine its founding principles and kill those brave people who fought for them. Every student in the country should watch, and every thinking person concerned about the fate of freedom.

The series is entertaining, well directed and absorbing. When jfk. MLK, rfk and Malcolm X tried to speak for truth and justice they paid the ultimate price with their lives. The films are replete with many original interviews with researchers, politicians journalists reporters and public figures who can thus shed an extraordinary light on the machinations of the state and its criminal actors.

A true must watch.