Primary
1960, English. Directed by Robert Drew.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 8 November 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Drew
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Primary: quick answers
Is Primary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Primary?
Primary runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
Does Primary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Primary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Primary suitable for kids?
Primary is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Primary?
Primary is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What movies are like Primary?
If you liked Primary, try Berkeley in the Sixties, Report, Salesman.
Who directed Primary?
Primary (1960) was directed by Robert Drew and stars John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy.