JFK

The film opens with a haunting narration by Martin Sheen, showcasing newsreel footage of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's farewell address from 1961. Eisenhower cautioned against the increasing influence of the 'military-industrial complex', setting a thematic tone for the political intrigues that follow.

The narrative transitions to John F. Kennedy's presidency, detailing the key events that ultimately led to his tragic assassination. These events, as explored by the filmmakers, reveal the political turmoil and societal tensions of the early 1960s.

On November 22, 1963, the narrative culminates in a chilling recreation of President Kennedy's assassination. The shocking event rocked the nation and marked a significant turning point in American history.

New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison begins to connect the dots related to the assassination in the wake of Kennedy's death. His focus turns to potential conspirators and the mysteries surrounding the incident, setting the stage for a complex investigation.

Garrison's team scrutinizes private pilot David Ferrie, suspecting his connections to the assassination. However, facing public scrutiny from federal authorities, they are forced to release him, complicating their investigation.

Two days after Kennedy's assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald is killed by Jack Ruby, a shocking turn of events that leads Garrison to temporarily close the case. This incident raises further questions about the assassinations and conspiracies at play.

In late 1966, Garrison revisits the investigation after reading the Warren Commission Report. He is convinced that the official account is flawed, igniting his determination to uncover the true events surrounding Kennedy's assassination.

Garrison and his team begin interrogating witnesses and vital connections to Oswald, Ruby, and Ferrie. They uncover crucial information, including insights from prominent figures like Senator Russell B. Long regarding Oswald's capabilities.

Garrison meets former private investigator Jack Martin, who provides a chilling account of his association with Guy Banister, indicating Oswald's previous connections. Martin’s sudden death leaves Garrison more determined to uncover the truth.

Attorney Dean Andrews Jr. reveals that he received a bizarre phone call from a client named 'Clay Bertrand', requesting to represent Oswald. This leads Garrison to draw connections between Oswald and local key players.

Willie O'Keefe, a male prostitute, shares vital information about Ferrie's conversations with Oswald. His romantic history with Clay Shaw adds another layer to Garrison's investigation as the complexities of the case deepen.

Witness Jean Hill claims to have heard shots fired from the grassy knoll, raising doubts about the official narrative. Garrison's investigations suggest discrepancies in the Warren Commission's report, further complicating the case.

Garrison meets a mysterious informant known as 'X', who unveils the existence of a high-level conspiracy involving the CIA and the government. This revelation illuminates the stakes surrounding Kennedy's assassination and fuels Garrison's resolve.

From January to March 1969, the trial of Clay Shaw unfolds, with Garrison producing significant evidence of multiple shooters. His impassioned closing statement emphasizes the importance of revealing the truth to future generations.

Despite the trial's outcome, which results in Shaw's acquittal, Garrison vows to continue seeking the concealed truths behind Kennedy's assassination. The film concludes with the promise of future revelations about the case.