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Movie poster: Adventures on the New Frontier (1961)
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Adventures on the New Frontier

1961 · 52 min Documentary TV Movie
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

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Year 1961
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Albert Maysles
Runtime 52 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative through the quiet, procedural moments of governance, relying on direct observation without narration to convey the weight of early decisions. What lingers after viewing is not a grand speech, but the palpable tension in the room as a new presidency finds its footing amidst immense expectation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Albert Maysles

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