Documentary · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 54m

The Rise of RFK Jr.

Director

Cast

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Self (archival footage) Will Lyman as Narrator Donald Trump as Self (archival footage) Joe Biden as Self (archival footage) Joe Rogan as Self (archival footage) Del Matthew Bigtree as Self

Crew

Ben McCoy — Director of Photography Elliott Choi — Editor John E. Low — Original Music Composer Michael Kirk — Writer Mike Wiser — Writer Michael Kirk — Producer

Synopsis

Tracing the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.

Key Collaborators

Michael Kirk Director Ben McCoy Director of Photography Elliott Choi Editor John E. Low Original Music Composer Michael Kirk Writer Mike Wiser Writer Michael Kirk Producer Mike Wiser Producer Vanessa Fica Producer Elliott Choi Producer

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