Primary (1960)

Name: Primary
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1960
Duration: 53 min
Cast: John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Muriel Humphrey

53m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Primary is a groundbreaking documentary that chronicles the intense primary battle between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. It pioneered the use of lightweight equipment, allowing filmmakers to capture a more personal and immersive glimpse into the political process. This innovative approach transformed the landscape of documentary filmmaking, placing the camera directly amidst the unfolding drama. In 1998, the film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in collaboration with The Film Foundation, ensuring its significance in cinematic history.

Cast

John F. Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Jacqueline Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Muriel Humphrey Robert Drew Joseph McBride Joseph Julian Philleo Nash Pierre Salinger Clement John Zablocki