Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s youngest child, acclaimed documentarian Rory Kennedy, directs this affectionate portrait of her mother, a formidable matriarch who supported her husband’s political ambitions—and weathered numerous tragedies—while never losing her quirky, independent spirit. Offering a unique perspective on one of America’s most prominent political dynasties, the film is filled with intimate interviews and rare home movies from the Kennedy family archives. You may think you know the full story of the Kennedy family, but the small moments Ethel remembers—including RFK’s decision to scale Canada’s Mt. Kennedy after his brother’s death—reveal the deeply affectionate family bonds behind the gilded myth. Cheryl Eddy
Written by Mark Bailey. Photographed by Buddy Squires. (97 mins)
55th San Francisco International Film Festival @ BAM/PFA
BAM/PFA is honored to once again be the exclusive East Bay venue for the San Francisco International Film Festival. Join us for forty-two films—features, shorts, documentaries, experimental films—from over thirty countries. We expect additional filmmakers and other special guests in person: go to bampfa.berkeley.edu for the latest updates.
Special Pricing
BAM/PFA members, San Francisco Film Society members, UC Berkeley students: $11
General admission: $13
Non-UC Berkeley students, seniors, and disabled persons: $12
Please note that our second-feature discount does not apply to these programs. Tickets are nonrefundable, and may not be exchanged. CineVouchers may not be redeemed in person at the PFA Theater.
