Rory Kennedy

documentary filmmaker

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Rory Kennedy on KCRW

Rory Kennedy talks about “Synanon Fix,” a four-part documentary series on HBO about the drug rehab center that turned into a cult.

Rory Kennedy on Synanon’s downfall plus her brother’s election bid

Rory Kennedy talks about “Synanon Fix,” a four-part documentary series on HBO about the drug rehab center that turned into a cult.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In 1962, John F. Kennedy tried getting Americans to support NASA’s moon mission. NASA was only four years old at the time.

‘Above and Beyond’ celebrates NASA’s 60th anniversary

In 1962, John F. Kennedy tried getting Americans to support NASA’s moon mission. NASA was only four years old at the time.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy has made films about Vietnam, Abu Ghraib, AIDS, and other topics. Now she’s made something completely different: a documentary about a surfer.

New documentary chases Laird Hamilton, big wave chaser

Documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy has made films about Vietnam, Abu Ghraib, AIDS, and other topics. Now she’s made something completely different: a documentary about a surfer.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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