A new John F. Kennedy docuseries is on the way from acclaimed young documentarian and composer Ashton Gleckman, according to Deadline. Gleckman, who previously wrote, directed, and scored the lauded Holocaust documentary We Shall Not Die Now, has teamed with RadicalMedia to bring the 35th president's story to a new generation of viewers with Kennedy, which follows the titular politician's early life, his time in the war, his path to politics, and his Presidency leading up to his assassination. The series is shooting for a 2023 release in time for the 60th anniversary of his death, but it still needs to find a home on a streamer or network.
- 10/10/2022
- by Ryan O'Rourke
- Collider.com
Exclusive: Ashton Gleckman, the director behind Holocaust documentary We Shall Not Die Now, is turning his attention to John F. Kennedy in a new docuseries.
The 22-year old director and composer, who was described by famed composer Hans Zimmer as “the boy with bat ears,” has teamed with RadicalMedia on Kennedy, a series about the 35th President of the United States.
The project, which RadicalMedia is producing alongside Gleckman’s Blackbird Pictures, is designed for a 2023 premiere to mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s assassination. The companies are in talks with streaming platforms and networks.
The series will seek to share Kennedy’s legacy with a new generation, including his early years, his time in the war, his journey onto the political scene, and his thousand-day presidency.
Kennedy, which is nearing completion, features never-before-seen archival footage, photographs, and audio recordings of Kennedy.
Ashton Gleckman
Gleckman, who writes, directs, edits,...
The 22-year old director and composer, who was described by famed composer Hans Zimmer as “the boy with bat ears,” has teamed with RadicalMedia on Kennedy, a series about the 35th President of the United States.
The project, which RadicalMedia is producing alongside Gleckman’s Blackbird Pictures, is designed for a 2023 premiere to mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s assassination. The companies are in talks with streaming platforms and networks.
The series will seek to share Kennedy’s legacy with a new generation, including his early years, his time in the war, his journey onto the political scene, and his thousand-day presidency.
Kennedy, which is nearing completion, features never-before-seen archival footage, photographs, and audio recordings of Kennedy.
Ashton Gleckman
Gleckman, who writes, directs, edits,...
- 10/10/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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