The 8-part documentary is fascinating and should be viewed by anyone interested in the historical elements of John F. Kennedy from childhood, his run in politics to become President and ultimately, his assassination. It’s a well produced series. This Blu-ray/DVD set also includes some great archival footage so it’s well worth checking out.
“JFK: A New World Order” (2013)
REVIEW NAVIGATION
The Movie | Special Features | Video Quality | Audio Quality | Overall
Genre(s): Documentary
Mill Creek | TVPG – 215 min. – $14.98 | May 14, 2013
MOVIE INFO:
Directed by: NA
Writer(s): NA
Cast: NA
DISC INFO:
Features: Featurettes
Number of Discs: 3
Audio: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Video: 1080p/Widescreen 1.85
Subtitles: NA
Disc Size: NA
Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Region(s): A
THE SERIES
Plot Outline: Fifty years after his death, President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy continues to capture the hearts and minds of an entire nation. Insightful and concise, this 8-part documentary series covers the life of JFK, from his perilous birth to his dramatic assassination in 1963. Remembered for his charisma and formidable intellect, this series explores the highlights of his life – from WWII hero and respected U.S. Senator, to the 1960s Presidential race against Richard Nixon and his famous inaugural speech, to his final days of his brief presidency and all points in-between. This is the story of the man who gave the people of this nation a renewed sense of pride and the confidence to forge ahead in the midst of the Cold War.
Episodes:
1. Early Years
2. For All to See
3. New Frontiers
4. Doomsday Averted
5. A Wall of Words
6. War Within & Without Part 1
7. War Within & Without Part 2
8. Camelot and Beyond
SPECIAL FEATURES – 4.0/5
This 3-disc set comes in an HD Keep Case. The third disc with the bonus features on a DVD.
Kennedy vs. Nixon Presidential Debate (58:40) is the historical debate between the two men and perhaps started the process that continues today.
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy (20:46) is archive footage breaking down the events of that day.
Funeral Service of President John F. Kennedy (43:03) offers more archive footage, this time of the somber service.
Vietnam! Vietnam! By John Ford (57:58) is the 1971 documentary with photos and footage of the war narrated by Charlton Heston.
VIDEO – 3.75/5
Mill Creek releases “JFK: A New World Order” onto Blu-ray presented with a 1.85 widescreen aspect ratio and a 1080p high-def transfer. The picture all in all is OK especially for the interview footage and some of the archival photographs. The footage portions of course don’t look the best but that’s no fault of the transfer.
AUDIO – 3.0/5
The disc only includes a standard Dolby Digital Stereo track which is satisfactory given the source material but nothing special. This is the type of audio that would better on your ears if pumped through your standard television speakers if available or tuned down on the audio system.
OVERALL – 3.75/5
Overall, the 8-part documentary is fascinating and should be viewed by anyone interested in the historical elements of John F. Kennedy from childhood, his run in politics to become President and ultimately, his assassination. It’s a well produced series. This Blu-ray/DVD set also includes some great archival footage so it’s well worth checking out.
Published: 05/26/2013