John Kerry

John Kerry

Born: December 11, 1943
in Aurora, Colorado, USA
An American politician and diplomat, currently serving as the first United States special presidential envoy for climate. He previously served as the 68th United States secretary of state from 2013 to 2017. An attorney and former naval officer, Kerry first drew public attention as a decorated Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist. He went on to serve as a prosecutor and as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, before serving as United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 2004 election, which he lost to incumbent President George W. Bush.

Movies for John Kerry...

Title: Miss Me Yet
Released: June 3, 2023
Type: TV
A look back at the presidency of George W. Bush and the impact he had on everyday life using archival exclusively archival footage.
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Title: Inside with Jen Psaki
Character: Self - Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
Released: March 19, 2023
Type: TV
Jen Psaki breaks down the biggest issues of the week, featuring one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.
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Year One: A Political Odyssey
Title: Year One: A Political Odyssey
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2022
Type: Movie
Bookended by Inauguration Day 2021 and the State of the Union speech of March 2022, this documentary is a front-seat account of the Biden administration’s tense first year, marked by security threats both at home and abroad. Assuming office only two weeks after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Biden’s presidency entered the maelstrom of an ongoing global pandemic, renewed conflicts with Russia and China, and America’s international standing in decline.
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Title: Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Character: Self – US Special Envoy for Climate
Released: September 4, 2022
Type: TV
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
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Title: Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Character: Self
Released: September 4, 2022
Type: TV
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
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Title: China: The Enemy Within
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 18, 2022
Type: TV
Acclaimed journalist, expert in national threats, and writer of "The Plot Against The President," Lee Smith uncovers a political coup orchestrated by America's political, corporate, and media elites to generate wealth, power, and prestige at the expense of the safety and freedoms of the American people.
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Title: The Problem With Jon Stewart
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2021
Type: TV
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.
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Title: 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 21, 2021
Type: TV
An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
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Title: Axios
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2018
Type: TV
Leading Axios journalists highlight the week ahead in politics, business and technology – and the big topics shaping the future. Each edition features coverage of a timely big issue, followed by documentary shorts, illuminating interviews with major newsmakers and trustworthy insights delivered with Axios’ signature “Smart Brevity” in a succinct, shareable format.
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Above Majestic
Title: Above Majestic
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 30, 2018
Type: Movie
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
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John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Title: John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 28, 2018
Type: Movie
In-depth look at the life of John McCain, from his time as a POW in Vietnam to his three decades of service in the US Senate.
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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Title: Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: May 18, 2018
Type: Movie
Pope Francis responds to questions from around the world, discussing topics including ecology, immigration, consumerism and social justice.
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The Final Year
Title: The Final Year
Character: Self
Released: January 19, 2018
Type: Movie
Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, The Final Year offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.
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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Title: The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 4, 2017
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee, tracing his remarkable ascent from a young Boston boy stricken with polio to the one of the most pioneering and consequential journalistic figures of the 20th century.
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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Title: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Character: Self
Released: July 28, 2017
Type: Movie
A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes—in moments private and public, funny and poignant—as he pursues the empowering notion that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.
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The Words That Built America
Title: The Words That Built America
Character: Reader - The Constitution
Released: July 4, 2017
Type: Movie
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
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The 44th President: In His Own Words
Title: The 44th President: In His Own Words
Character: Self
Released: January 15, 2017
Type: Movie
Comprised of two interviews with President Barack Obama conducted both before and after the 2016 Presidential election, The 44th President: In His Own Words is the President’s first-hand account of his time in office–his successes, his failures, his unfinished business–and what he hopes will be his legacy. Including additional interviews with members of his staff, Congress, and the press, The 44th President: In His Own Words is a unique examination of the Obama presidency from the inside out, and a profound and candid historical record that will stand for generations.
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Before the Flood
Title: Before the Flood
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2016
Type: Movie
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.
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Snowden
Title: Snowden
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: September 15, 2016
Type: Movie
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Title: Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Character: Self
Released: August 5, 2016
Type: Movie
With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of “The Girl from Ipanema,” Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a serious message underlying the celebration: Let’s take care of our planet.
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Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?
Title: Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 1, 2016
Type: Movie
Alexandra Pelosi looks at money in politics and interviews wealthy donors to Republican and Democratic parties to ask them about their contributions and philosophies. Also: a look at efforts to enact campaign-finance reform.
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America’s Diplomats
Title: America’s Diplomats
Character: Self
Released: March 1, 2016
Type: Movie
A documentary about American diplomats narrated by Kathleen Turner
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The Occupation of the American Mind
Title: The Occupation of the American Mind
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2016
Type: Movie
Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world—except the United States. This documentary takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S.
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Truth
Title: Truth
Character: Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: October 16, 2015
Type: Movie
As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: Mr. Robot
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: June 24, 2015
Type: TV
A contemporary and culturally resonant drama about a young programmer, Elliot, who suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. Elliot will find himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America.
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The Diplomat
Title: The Diplomat
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 2015
Type: Movie
The life and legacy of Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spans fifty years of American foreign policy, is told in this documentary from Holbrooke's eldest son David.
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Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
Title: Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 4, 2014
Type: Movie
From 1971 to 1973, Richard Nixon secretly recorded his private conversations in the White House. This film chronicles the content of those tapes, which include Nixon's conversations on the war in Vietnam, the Pentagon Papers leak, his Supreme Court appointments, and more--while also exposing shocking statements he made about women, people of color, Jews, and the media.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Terms and Conditions May Apply
Title: Terms and Conditions May Apply
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 12, 2013
Type: Movie
Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website you visit, phone call you make, or app you use? Of course you haven’t. But those agreements allow corporations to do things with your personal information you could never even imagine. This film explores the intent hidden within these ridiculous agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from you and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking “I accept.”
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Our Nixon
Title: Our Nixon
Character: Self
Released: January 23, 2013
Type: Movie
Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.
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Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
Title: Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 5, 2010
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the rapid rise and dramatic fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.
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Climate Refugees
Title: Climate Refugees
Character: Self
Released: January 29, 2010
Type: Movie
A documentary examining climate change and its impact on mass migration of people.
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...So Goes the Nation
Title: ...So Goes the Nation
Character: Self
Released: October 4, 2006
Type: Movie
A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.
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Al Franken: God Spoke
Title: Al Franken: God Spoke
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Join filmmaking duo Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob as their cameras follow Franken to book signings, campaign rallies and the launch of Air America Radio, documenting his transformation from irreverent funnyman to political pundit.
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This Divided State
Title: This Divided State
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 19, 2005
Type: Movie
This Divided State follows the controversy surrounding Utah Valley State College's invitation to liberal filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus. Though UVSC is located in one of the most conservative counties in the United States, vehement opposition to Moore's visit was much greater than anticipated. Equally surprising, however, was the overwhelming support for Moore, vocalized by students and community members previously considered "apathetic." Debate between Moore supporters and Moore protestors raged openly in the media and public forums. Death threats, hate mail, bribes, and lawsuits were all candidly captured on film.
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Music For Minorities
Title: Music For Minorities
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: March 4, 2005
Type: Movie
This is the small feature film that formed the integrated backdrop for the live performance/music piece. As abstract images and sound combine with the various stories and insights of the subjects interviewed, an illustration of memory is created. Seemingly unrelated video images merge with the images of the storytellers to create a common thread: the views of the Silent Minority.
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Title: The Power of Nightmares
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: October 20, 2004
Type: TV
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
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Winning New Hampshire
Title: Winning New Hampshire
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Every four years, the citizens of the United States of America perform their most sacred national duty: electing a President to lead the country. For the last five decades, the fiercely independent residents of one small Northeastern state have played a vital role in this search. Before the election, before the conventions, before a presumptive nominee is chosen, there is New Hampshire . Winning New Hampshire is the 2004 edition of this American tradition. The film captures the essence of the New Hampshire Primary, what it takes to win, the effects of the media and the new political youth movement. With a focus on the John Kerry Campaign, the winner of both the New Hampshire Primary and the Democratic Nomination, Winning New Hampshire provides an experience of this extraordinary political phenomenin and presents a distinctly new perspective of the Presidential selection process.
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Diary of a Political Tourist
Title: Diary of a Political Tourist
Character: Himself
Released: October 11, 2004
Type: Movie
Following the 2002 HBO documentary "Journeys with George," Pelosi's irreverent account of George W. Bush on the campaign trail, she set out on the road again with a handful of distinguished men competing to see who could eat the most pies, raise the most money and get the most votes to become the Democratic Party nominee.
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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
Title: Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: October 3, 2004
Type: Movie
A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of his future political career.
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American Dictators: Staging of the 2004 Presidential Election
Title: American Dictators: Staging of the 2004 Presidential Election
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 4, 2004
Type: Movie
In Alex Jones' 11th feature documentary, made in 2004, Alex documents the major candidates in the staged 2004 United States presidential election.
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Title: Anderson Cooper 360°
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: Fox News Sunday
Released: April 28, 1996
Type: TV
Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace is a Sunday morning news/talk show on the Fox Broadcasting Company; since 2003, Fox News Sunday has been hosted by Chris Wallace.
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Commercial Entertainment Product
Title: Commercial Entertainment Product
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 24, 1992
Type: Movie
The video debut of experimental musicians and culture jamming artists Emergency Broadcast Network.
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A Stitch for Time
Title: A Stitch for Time
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
In a moving cinema verite style, A Stitch for Time presents the idea that ordinary people can become diplomats working toward the goal of world peace. Interviews with the Boise, Idaho women who made the quilt establish the background for the project and reveal that though some are longtime activists, others have never been politically involved, but all are united by their need to ensure a safe world for their children and society.
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Title: This Week
Released: November 15, 1981
Type: TV
ABC's Sunday morning political affairs program, currently hosted by George Stephanopoulos.
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Winter Soldier
Title: Winter Soldier
Character: Self
Released: January 27, 1972
Type: Movie
For three days in 1971, former US soldiers who were in Vietnam testify in Detroit about their war experiences. Nearly 30 speak, describing atrocities personally committed or witnessed, telling of inaccurate body counts, and recounting the process of destroying a village.
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Title: 60 Minutes
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 1968
Type: TV
America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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Title: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
Released: November 7, 1954
Type: TV
Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan is an American Sunday morning political interview show, which premiered on the CBS television network. It is one of the longest-running news programs in the history of television, having debuted in 1954.
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Title: Today
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1952
Type: TV
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest running American television series. Originally a two-hour program on weekdays, it expanded to Sundays in 1987 and Saturdays in 1992. The weekday broadcast expanded to three hours in 2000, and to four hours in 2007. Today's dominance was virtually unchallenged by the other networks until the late 1980s, when it was overtaken by ABC's Good Morning America. Today retook the Nielsen ratings lead the week of December 11, 1995, and held onto that position for 852 consecutive weeks until the week of April 9, 2012, when it was beaten by Good Morning America yet again. In 2002, Today was ranked #17 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest Television Shows of All Time.
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To Be a Man
Title: To Be a Man
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Director Murray Lerner’s hour-long “educational film about education,” began as a commissioned piece for Yale University, and was eventually broadcast on more than 60 local television stations across the country. The film captures students and faculty grappling with the meaning and purpose of education, and is a time capsule of Yale in the mid-1960s. -Yale Film Archive