It’s probably one of the most enduring and fascinating mysteries of modern day America: who killed JFK? This mystery has spurred countless movies, books, essays, and documentaries, but in all honesty, I highly doubt we are ever going to know for sure. However the question has intrigued me enough that I developed a lifelong interest in the topic. Of course, some theories are absolutely insane and seem only to exist for our collective amusement, and some others are serious, so much so that one can’t help but wonder how so many serious theories exist. One has to wonder at how well the assassination was executed for us never to have had a definitive answer.
The Discovery Channel has two amazing documentaries in store for us, both of which will air on Sunday, November 22, the 46th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Did the Mob Kill JFK? (which will air at 8PM ET/PT) explores the connections between the Mob and the assassination. More particularly, it explores the links between the Mob, Lee Harvey Oswald, and Jack Ruby. While unable, like so many others, to definitely link the assassination with the Mob, the implication of the possibility of such a connection is chilling, for it would mean that the Mob killed a president of the United States and was never brought to justice for it.
Filled with clips from the JFK days, from the assassination and its aftermath, as well as a great narration (not too fast so as to lose you nor too slow so as to lull you to sleep), this documentary is a great way to wrap up your weekend. Not only that, but it’s followed by a second one: JFK: The Ruby Connection.
This second documentary (which will air on the same day at 9PM ET/PT) sets out to test the theory of the possible connection between Ruby and Oswald. While again not able to answer the question without the shadow of a doubt – after all, secrecy and deception were key players in the organisation and aftermath of the Kennedy assassination – the way the forensics team brings together all the available information (from pictures to movie clips to interviews with the remaining eyewitnesses) is an exercise in discipline and meticulous research worth learning from. The hour-long investigation ends with a conclusion I will refrain from revealing here; but if you do watch these documentaries, I would love to hear what you think of this conclusion!
Article comments
1 - Angela
Do you know when these will be replaying or if, rather? Or if I can buy a DVD of "Did the mob kill JFK?" I caught a part of the doc, VERY convincing!! I would LOVE to see the rest!
2 - Sahar
Unfortunately I have no idea :( If I find out, I'll be sure to let you know, promised :) And have you checked out their website? Discovery Canada has a place you can send in requests for which documentaries you want to be able to stream from their website. It's worth a try! Good luck!