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18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Very Disturbing Film., January 24, 2007
Don't be put off by this film's shortcomings. Watch the whole thing.
To most people the title probably sounds preposterous. "Murder By Manchurian Candidate" indeed! And yet despite some, I think, intentionally silly and flippant comments and a few unsubstantiated charges, the majority of which are quite peripheral to the topic at hand, this film does raise a very frightening possibility.
Personally I suspect the filmaker is really onto something terrible, that is unless he is a very big liar, which I somehow doubt. To be more certain that his claims are mostly true I would have to do some additional research on my own. I know the words in the second half of the title, "Murder by Manchurian Candidate," probably are quite off-putting to most people. Those people, however, should know that Sirhan, RFK's alleged assassin had no recollection of the murder he was accused and convicted of and that Sirhan said he never had anything against Kennedy. Sirhan was several feet away from Kennedy when he was shot, but L.A. County Coroner Thomas Noguchi testified that the gun that killed RFK was fired from only one to three inches from the back of his head. The point being, "Manchurian Candidate" is not such an outlandish idea when one is aware those facts. (My source the excellent 5 DVD set entitled "Evidence of Revision." (...).)
It does look like JFK, Jr., his pregnant wife, and her sister were indeed murdered. The motives may have included JFK, Jr's. desire to continue the investigation of his father's murder and that he was a charismatic humanitarian, not the kind to play ball with the exceedingly dishonorable men who seem to flourish in public life these days.
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26 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, Assassination, July 30, 2006
When John Kennedy's plane disappeared of the coast of Martha's Vineyard it was deja vu all over again. Those of us who had to endure the assassinations of 2 Kennedy men in the 1960's and then learn of cover-ups and conspiracies will, no doubt, be heartened to learn that a 3rd Kennedy man was murdered, the facts swept under the rug and a cover story invented that pinned the blame solely on Kennedy himself.
The official story is that John Kennedy had recklessly endangered his, his wife's and sister-in-law's lives by flying at night in hazardous conditions without proper instrument flying certification and like an irresponsible lone nut pilot crashed into the sea.
But this story is a myth created by the Pentagon which assumed total control of the investigation the next day. John Kennedy was by no means the rash stupid jerk he was made out to be, but, instead, a cautious, by-the-book pilot who in each of the 300 hours he had logged as a pilot never once flew without an accompanying flight instructor. A flight instructor who would have been the 4 person on that airplane that night. But whose body was never recovered. Hmmm.....
Watch this DVD and learn the real story about the murder of this young man. But prepare to go deeply into the rabitt hole.
Why, for instance, did the military wait more than 15 hours after Kennedy's flight was scheduled to land to conduct a search? Especially when radar showed precisely where the plane went off the scope; and the Coast Guard knew where to look but were waved off by the FAA and the Pentagon? Why was Kennedy's bag recovered but not his flight log which would have been inside? Why was the fuel gauge deliberately switched off?
Well, that's only the beginning of the questions and facts that put together a disturbing, if amazing puzzle. Watch this eye-opening, and, indeed, jaw-dropping compilation of the facts, lies and distortions that comprise this assassination and prepare to have your head rotated 180 degrees.
One final point. The DVD is actualy Volume 2 in these assassination files. For the deep background I recommend the same documentarian's "JFKII-The Bush Connection"...another mind boggling muckraker's delight.
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32 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our Trip Down the Rabbit Hole, March 26, 2006
Prior to offering comments on John Hankey's seminal examination of the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr., a brief digression is in order. In order to completely appreciate John's scholarly research, intensive analysis, and brilliant presentation one must also digest his original work, "JFK II."
This reviewer is no stranger to the inexplicable twists and turns of our political history. As one whose life was forever changed by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy this writer has eagerly consumed many volumes of text and reports surrounding that fateful day and the players surrounding it.
It was through this effort that the reviewer was initially introduced to John's work with his blockbuster presentation in "JFK II." After this writer's over 25 years of research, John Hankey presents one of the most comprehensive and cogent analyses yet found. His work provides a compelling picture for any interested person, American or otherwise, of the incredible circumstances surrounding the events of that day and how those events continue to evolve and even presently affect each of us.
Having hopefully set the stage for the reader, this reviewer gives John's "The Assassination of JFK Jr. -Murder By Manchurian Candidate" an enthusiastic Five-Star rating. Following his unique and patient style, John presents a case fitting that of a seasoned and experienced prosecutor's persuasion of a grand jury. He takes the jurors by the hand and carefully leads them through the morass of information and distraction, separating the wheat from the chaff, and ultimately building a case that is completely worthy of indictment.
What is just as impressive is John's ability to spell-bind the watcher without having to resort to elaborate, Hollywood-style special effects and actualities. His basic "line and block" presentation is powerfully penetrating with each link carefully and effectively supported without distraction.
One must remember that it is unnecessary to absolutely prove each detail of such a presentation. It is only necessary to present the details which support the key accusations, at which point, it becomes the burden of the defense to refute the accuser's presentation of facts and, when there is an inability to do so, one must render a verdict of either guilt beyond a reasonable doubt or guilt based on the preponderance of the evidence. It's this reviewer's opinion that, left un-refuted, "The Assassination of JFK Jr. -Murder By Manchurian Candidate" provides sufficient evidence to render a verdict of guilt by either standard.
As Citizens, we each are part of what essentially amounts to a Grand Jury. We have an obligation to be the informed protectors of our Republic. We are each jointly and separately responsible to hold those accountable whom we have elected to represent our common interests.
In these politically tumultuous times, John's work cries out for our complete and undivided attention. John Hankey has done his part. Now, it is up to each of us to do ours.
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