Ethel (2012): Cast & Plot
Ethel is a 2012 documentary starring Rory Kennedy as Narrator (voice), Ethel Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Moxie Firecracker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ethel About?
The premise of Ethel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The personal, untold story of Ethel Kennedy Filmmaker Rory Kennedy interviews her mother, Ethel Kennedy, who discusses family, marriage and politics.
Ethel Cast & Characters
Rory Kennedy leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Ethel Kennedy and John F. Kennedy.
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Rory Kennedy as Narrator (voice) - Ethel Kennedy as themselves
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John F. Kennedy as themselves -
Richard Nixon as themselves
Also Starring in Ethel
· 18 more- Fidel Castro Themselves
- Walter Cronkite Themselves
- George Wallace Themselves
- Robert F. Kennedy Themselves
- Joseph McCarthy Themselves
- Martin Luther King Jr. Themselves
- Jacqueline Kennedy Themselves
- Edward R. Murrow Themselves
- Ted Kennedy Themselves
- Jimmy Hoffa Themselves
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Themselves
- Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Themselves
- Cesar Chavez Themselves
- Joseph N. Welch Themselves
- Ralph Bunche Themselves
- Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Themselves
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- Courtney Kennedy Themselves
- Joseph Patrick Kennedy II Themselves
Ethel Plot Summary
What happens in Ethel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The documentary traces an ordinary family shaped by parents who recognize the responsibility to make the world a better place and who raise their children to notice needs and take action. It opens with the early years of the Kennedy clan, when they lived in the country, and then expands to weave their story into the wider tapestry of American history, showing that the Kennedy parents and their children were present in many defining moments across decades.
Full summary
The whole story of Ethel, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ethel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What kind of film is Ethel (2012)?
Ethel Also Known As
Also known as “Ethel Kennedy”.
- Also known as
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- Ethel Kennedy
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Ethel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Ethel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ethel?
Ethel runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Ethel released?
Ethel was released on January 20, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Ethel?
Ethel stars Rory Kennedy as Narrator (voice), Ethel Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, among 22 credited actors.
Does Ethel have a post-credit scene?
No. Ethel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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