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NR196053mRobert Drew
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.

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Usa PresidentElection CampaignPresidential ElectionStagingMediaDemocracyDirect Cinema

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What is Primary (1960) about?

Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. …

Who stars in Primary?

Primary stars John F. Kennedy (Self), Hubert H. Humphrey (Self), Jacqueline Kennedy (Self), Robert F. Kennedy (Self), Muriel Humphrey (Self). The film was directed by Robert Drew.

How long is Primary?

Primary has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated NR.

Is Primary worth watching?

Primary holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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