Television miniseries chronicling the lives of the Kennedys during the 1960s. Dramatizes the scandal, tragedy, public greatness and private frailty of America's first "royal" family during one of the most momentous decades in history.

Title from container. Originally broadcast on ReelzChannel in April 2011. Special features: "The Kennedys : from story to film" featurette, with behind-the-scenes footage ; cast and crew interviews.

A father's great expectations -- Shared victories, private struggles -- Failed invasion, failed fidelity -- Broken promises and deadly barriers -- Moral issues and inner turmoil -- On the brink of war -- The countdown to tragedy -- The aftermath : a family's curse of misfortune and heartbreak.