RF

This historical documentary explores the life of Robert Kennedy, examining his journey from living under the influence of his older brother, John, to establishing his own presence in the United States political landscape. The film follows his personal and professional development following the assassination of JFK, ending with his own death by assassination.

Directed and written by David Grubin, the film was produced by David Grubin Productions in the United Kingdom. It follows his earlier work, FDR, and precedes his 2010 film, The Buddha. The production utilizes archive footage of Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., and Ted Kennedy, with narration provided by Blair Brown and Nick Fraser. Released on May 1, 2004, the documentary has a total runtime of 110 minutes.