The Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates (Criterion Collection)

Veteran news correspondent Robert Drew─working with such filmmakers as Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, and D.A. Pennebaker─was given unprecedented access to John F. Kennedy's inner circle before and during his presidency. The result was this quartet of fascinating documentary shorts. "Primary" (1960), "Adventures on the New Frontier" (1961), "Crisis" (1962), and "Faces of November" (1964) offer an intimate look at JFK's run to the White House, how he dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the tragedy of his assassination. 170 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English PCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; alternate cut of "Primary"; outtakes; featurettes; interviews; more.