Primary
Overview
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.
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John F. Kennedy
Self
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self
Jacqueline Kennedy
Self
Robert F. Kennedy
Self
Muriel Humphrey
Self
Robert Drew
Self
Joseph McBride
Self - Kennedy Volunteer
Joseph Julian
Narrator (voice)
Philleo Nash
Self
Pierre Salinger
Self (uncredited)
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▶Frequently Asked Questions about Primary
Where can I watch Primary?
You can watch Primary on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
Can I rent Primary online?
Yes, you can rent Primary online from the following services: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Can I buy Primary digitally?
Yes, you can buy Primary digitally from: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Is Primary in theaters?
Primary is not currently playing in theaters. It has either finished its theatrical run or was released exclusively for digital platforms.