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JFK: The Smoking Gun
Seventy-five percent of the American people still refuse to believe the official story of President John F. Kennedy's death. They do not think he was killed by a lone gunman but by a mysterious cabal that somehow conspired to have him killed. How can this be? How can a crime this famous, witnessed and investigated by so many, remain a mystery? This is what veteran Australian police detective Colin McLaren is determined to find out. JFK: The Smoking Gun follows the forensic cold-case investigation McLaren conducted over four painstaking years, taking us back to that tragic day in Dallas at Dealey Plaza where the shooting took place, to Parkland Hospital where the president was pronounced dead, to the Bethesda Naval Hospital where the autopsy was conducted and to the conclusions of the Warren Commission that have remained controversial to this day.
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Plot Summary
This documentary revisits the assassination of John F. Kennedy by re-examining the evidence and exploring alternative theories. It focuses on the ballistics and the alleged 'magic bullet' theory, presenting a case that challenges the official Warren Commission findings. The film aims to provide a comprehensive look at the forensic evidence and witness testimonies that have fueled decades of speculation.
Critical Reception
The documentary received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its detailed examination of ballistics and its presentation of alternative perspectives on the JFK assassination. While some critics found it to be a compelling re-examination of the evidence, others noted that it largely reiterated existing theories without introducing definitive new proof.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a thorough analysis of ballistics evidence related to the JFK assassination.
Offers a detailed look at alternative theories that question the Warren Commission's conclusions.
While raising intriguing points, it does not definitively solve the historical mystery.
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Fun Fact
The documentary's title, 'The Smoking Gun,' refers to a piece of evidence or a finding that is considered irrefutable proof, suggesting the filmmakers believe they have uncovered such evidence regarding the assassination.
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