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Chris Columbus to Direct Robert F. Kennedy Film

August 11, 2008

Variety says that Chris Columbus will direct a feature about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential run. Columbus and his 1492 Productions have acquired screen rights to the Thurston Clarke book "The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America."

Columbus will produce with 1492 partners Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Columbus will write the script solo or invite another screenwriter to work with him, adds the trade.

Kennedy's idealistic campaign, which focused squarely on poverty, racism and ending the unpopular Vietnam War, resonated with Columbus and his 1492 partners. While losing his iconic brother made him wary of crowds, Kennedy refused to insulate himself from the public during his run.

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COMMENTS (8)

Posted by:

Keith

August 11, 2008

I know that Chris Columbus wants more dramatic films under his filmography credits, but, I want to when is he going to finish shooting "I Love You, Beth Cooper" so we can get a first look at it. I'm a fan of the book, that's why I'm asking.

Posted by:

TheManWithImagination

August 11, 2008

I was just reading Vanity Fair's recent article on RFK, and again realizing that the Estevez effort 'Bobby' really wasn't enough on our potentially greatest president. So this is decent news, and I'm crossing my fingers.

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August 11, 2008

i thought bobby was good. not great but i thought the ending was just amazing. but this sounds good. love to hear more on this soon

Posted by:

Arse Feck Drink Girls

August 11, 2008

I wonder who will play RFK. IIRC, he's already been played by John Shea, Martin Sheene (who also played JFK, of course), Steven Culp and Kevin Anderson among others. Can't think of any name actors who suit the role.

Estevez' Bobby was okay, but RFK wasn't really central to it - though the most compelling scenes were the footage of his speeches.

Posted by:

Boiiinng

August 11, 2008

They should get the guy that played him in Thirteen Days. He was perfect.

Posted by:

hypestyle

August 11, 2008

I guess we'll see how this turns out.. I'm sure it will inevitably have right-wing media pundits bashing it before one bit of dialogue is written..

Posted by:

dhh

August 11, 2008

The perfect person to play him is a man by the name of Steven Culp
His performance as Bobby in Thirteen Days was excellent