The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (Season 7)
Synopsis
Robert F. Kennedy was shot three times by Sirhan Sirhan in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, shortly after his victory speech.
Synopsis
Robert F. Kennedy stood in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, celebrating his victory in the California primary. Moments later, he was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, who fired eight rounds from a .22 caliber pistol. Kennedy suffered three gunshot wounds and died the following day. Sirhan, a 24-year-old immigrant, claimed to have no memory of the event. The documentary discusses the aftermath of the assassination and the controversial CIA program MK Ultra, which sought to explore mind control techniques.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how Sirhan Sirhan's actions led to Kennedy's assassination.
- See the chaotic aftermath of the shooting at the Ambassador Hotel.
- Meet the psychiatrists who examined Sirhan's claim of amnesia.
Did You Know
- Robert F. Kennedy was shot three times during the assassination.
- Sirhan Sirhan fired all eight shots from his .22 caliber pistol.
- Sirhan claimed to have no memory of the shooting after his arrest.
- The CIA's MK Ultra program aimed to explore mind control from 1953 to 1973.
- In 1973, CIA Director Richard Helms ordered the destruction of MK Ultra documents.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy?
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant.
How many times was Robert F. Kennedy shot?
Robert F. Kennedy was shot three times during the assassination.
What was the CIA program related to mind control called?
The CIA program related to mind control was called MK Ultra.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Where else to watch
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments