The assassination of John F. Kennedy, which director Oliver Stone referred to as the "Moby Dick of American stories," is the subject of his 1991 film JFK. With Stone present, the two-time Academy Award winning film was screened last Friday at Culbreth Theater for a new generation, 20 years after its original release. Following the film, Stone and Politics Prof. Larry Sabato discussed the movie and the conspiracy for the packed crowd. Although the film takes many controversial historical liberties, it is nonetheless a gripping and thought-provoking look into one of America's darkest hours.
JFK follows New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) as he tries to unravel the mystery behind the president's assassination. Despite being the subject of slanderous documentaries and death threats during his investigation, Garrison still continues to search for the truth. Through interviews, video footage and secret contacts, he uncovers what he thinks is a coup d'