June 8, 1968

About This Movie

So, there's this interesting film called 'June 8, 1968' from 2009 that really captures a moment in American history. It reenacts the somber train journey of Robert Kennedy’s body, as photographed by Paul Fusco, which is pretty unique in how it uses the POV of the deceased. The visuals are haunting, weaving through both rural and urban settings, and there's this slow, almost meditative pacing that adds to the atmosphere. It’s not about dialogue or flashy effects; it’s more about the weight of the moment, the reactions of the people who line the tracks, and the emotional gravity of loss. Definitely a distinctive piece if you're into historical narratives told in an unconventional way.

This film is somewhat of a rare find among collectors, mainly because it doesn't fit neatly into a genre and the director isn't widely known. The distribution seems limited, which adds to its scarcity. If you come across it, you might want to grab it since there's a growing interest in films that tackle historical events through unique lenses like this one.