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The Chappaquiddick incident occurred on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, United States, sometime around midnight, between July 18 and 19, 1969, when United States Senator Ted Kennedy drove his car off a narrow bridge, causing it to overturn in Poucha Pond.
Apr 6, 2018 · A biographical drama that depicts the fatal 1969 car accident involving Ted Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne on Chappaquiddick Island. The movie explores the scandal, the cover-up, and the impact on Kennedy's political career and legacy.
- (15K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- John Curran
- 2018-04-06
Chappaquiddick, sometimes known as The Senator, is a 2017 American political drama film directed by John Curran, and written by Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan.
Apr 2, 2018 · The new film Chappaquiddick recounts the 1969 accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, a friend of Robert Kennedy's, and the cover-up that haunted Ted Kennedy's career. Learn about the facts, the media, and the legacy of this tragic event.
- 2 min
- Lorraine Boissoneault
Jul 18, 2019 · PEOPLE's podcast Cover-Up investigates the 1969 tragedy that killed Mary Jo Kopechne and scarred Ted Kennedy's political career. Learn about the mystery, the cover-up and the legacy of Chappaquiddick.
The Chappaquiddick incident occurred July 18–19, 1969, at Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, U.S., in which Mary Jo Kopechne died in a car driven by U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
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