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Jackie: Behind The Myth (1999)
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For a few unforgettable years, she was one of America's most fascinating first Ladies. And for decades, she was an unwavering mainstay in the midst Of the 20th century's storm of cultural values.
Jackie: Behind the Myth presents an expansive, intimate portrait of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, framed by the times in which she lived and informed by the people who knew her. The film traces the arc of Jackie's extraordinary life, from her seemingly idyllic youth to her days as a beloved First lady to her post-White House marriage and career, and finally to her valiant efforts to promote and preserve America's cultural heritage. This program reveals an intelligent, insightful woman whose courage and commitment captured the heart of a nation.Throughout tile program, photos newsreels and home movies are interwoven with Jackie's own words; poetry and journal entries illuminate her true feelings about pivotal events in her life. Until her death from cancer in 1994 she was not just a beloved American icon; she was a. warrior on the frontlines of battles to recognize and preserve the nation's cultural heritage and a. warm-hearted friend to those close to her. Jackie: Behind the Myth goes beyond the headlines and the hype - and beyond the obvious - to unveil the full story of this remarkable American life.
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