Primary

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.

Director: Robert Drew
Cast: John F. Kennedy , Hubert H. Humphrey , Jacqueline Kennedy , Robert F. Kennedy , Muriel Humphrey , Robert Drew , Joseph McBride , Joseph Julian , Philleo Nash , Pierre Salinger

Genres: Documentary

Release date: 1960-11-08

Rating: 6.4

Runtime: 53minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Drew Associates

Reviews:

Adele Wang
Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
Rating: 1.5
Amaia Benitez
Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
Rating: 3
Cecilia Strong
The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
Rating: 5
Ephraim Wells
A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
Rating: 4.5
Nico Hamilton
An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
Rating: 4.5