"RFK: Legacy" - Interview with Documentary Team, Oliver & Sean Stone

Timestamped Summary: "RFK: Legacy - Interview with Oliver & Sean Stone":

- (0:02-1:30) Host Micah introduces live stream about "RFK Legacy" documentary on Angel Guild, featuring director Sean Stone and producer Oliver Stone discussing the film about the Kennedy family from JFK to RFK Jr.

- (1:30-3:49) Documentary trailer highlights Kennedy family story, RFK's assassination, and RFK Jr.'s environmental work and political challenges, ending with "Now streaming exclusively on Angel."

- (4:02-5:30) Oliver Stone explains his motivation: previous JFK film focused on death, not life; this addresses "who's running our government" - notes both Kennedy brothers were shot under "mysterious circumstances" and that RFK would have been president.

- (5:30-7:33) Oliver discusses financing difficulties for Kennedy-related projects due to industry resistance, notes lack of Martin Luther King film funding, emphasizes importance of discussing these topics despite being "sore subject."

- (7:33-9:50) Sean Stone explains his approach: noticed fewer films about RFK than JFK assassination, drawn to father-son parallel of RFK Jr. running for president like his father, comparing polarized 1968 to 2024-25 America.

- (9:50-12:02) Sean describes "Godfather II of documentaries" structure, editing process revealing parallels between father and son recovering from family tragedies and pursuing public service despite personal costs.

- (12:02-14:32) Oliver praises RFK Jr.'s resilience against "ugliest" political attacks, mentions Monsanto glyphosate case victory, criticizes Democratic Party treatment and Senate hearings where he was "destroyed" by senators.

- (14:32-17:03) Discussion of father-son filmmaking collaboration, Sean's documentary experience starting with "Alexander" behind-the-scenes work, choosing projects of "mutual interest" while maintaining separate careers.

- (17:03-19:55) Oliver expresses frustration over unfulfilled JFK Records Act of 1992, noting that thousands of documents remain hidden despite Trump's 2017 promise to release them, criticizes CIA non-cooperation and National Archives failures.

- (19:55-21:14) Oliver connects Kennedy case to broader government secrecy issues including 9/11 and COVID, argues government "doesn't respond to questions" and operates "by mandate."

- (21:14-25:46) Sean and Oliver detail RFK assassination conspiracy evidence: Sirhan Sirhan under hypnosis, CIA MK Ultra mind control programs, Thomas Noguchi autopsy showing rear shot while Sirhan was in front, suspicious security guard Thane Cesar.

- (25:46-27:47) Oliver criticizes LAPD investigation, states detectives had CIA connections through South American operations, notes they didn't examine security guard's weapon, calls investigation "corrupt."

- (27:47-29:57) Discussion of documentary vs. feature film choice due to financing challenges, distribution difficulties, and "chilling effect" on conspiracy-themed projects in Hollywood.

- (29:57-34:59) Oliver supports RFK Jr.'s current HHS role, defends his vaccine safety position as not "anti-vax" but calling for thorough testing, criticizes progressive Democratic opposition including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

- (34:59-42:06) Extended discussion on political corruption, money's influence in politics, pharmaceutical industry profits, and rarity of politicians with "moral backbone" who challenge corporate interests rather than "play the game."

- (42:06-45:14) Sean emphasizes documentary's focus on Kennedy family as "role models" and "exemplars of leadership" who stood for "little people" despite being political insiders, hopes film inspires future leaders.

- (45:14-51:41) Audience Q&A covering fundraising challenges (Dr. Joy Kong as executive producer), Sean's storytelling interests across directing/acting/writing, and social media promotion strategies for the documentary.

- (51:41-53:16) Closing remarks: Oliver recommends new book "Martyrs to the Unspeakable" about JFK, Malcolm X, MLK and RFK assassinations; Sean emphasizes documentary's "emotional quality" showing the real characters rather than just facts.
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Original Source Attribution:

'RFK: Legacy - Interview with Oliver & Sean Stone' | Now Streaming On Angel | Sep 16, 2025 | https://www.youtube.com/live/uRYHOHdA_r8?si=_1je72Udv30_NJiV

Through multiple presidential campaigns, assassinations, controversy, and more, the legacy of the Kennedys has been one of battles for reform and change.

And now director Sean Stone and producer Oliver Stone tackle the Kennedy legacy head-on in their new documentary RFK: Legacy.

Join us Tuesday, September 16th, at 5:00pm MST for an exclusive interview with Sean and Oliver Stone, the dynamic father-son duo tackling the story of RFK Jr. and his father in their new film!

We'll dive deep into the movie careers of these two filmmakers, look at the unique challenges they've faced in sharing the stories of the Kennedys, and why they hope to share with the world as they do.

And, don't forget, you can watch the new documentary RFK: Legacy at Angel.com/RFKLive
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