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Primary
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Primary

6.5/10 (42)
·1960· 53 min
Documentary

Director: Robert Drew

Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.

Where to Watch

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Cast

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self

Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert H. Humphrey

Self

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Self

Muriel Humphrey

Muriel Humphrey

Self

Robert Drew

Robert Drew

Self

Joseph McBride

Joseph McBride

Self - Kennedy Volunteer

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Joseph Julian

Narrator (voice)

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Philleo Nash

Self

Pierre Salinger

Pierre Salinger

Self (uncredited)

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Clement John Zablocki

Self (uncredited)

In brief

Primary (1960) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 42 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 53min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Primary online?

Primary is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Primary?

Primary runs 53 minutes (53min).

What rating does Primary have?

Primary has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 42 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Primary from?

Primary was released in 1960.

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