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Where were you on June 8th, 1968?

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On Saturday June 8th, 1968 the body of Robert F Kennedy was carried by a special Funeral Train from Penn Station in New York City to Union Station in Washington DC. Bobby Kennedy’s last words before he lapsed into unconsciousness after he was shot in Los Angeles on the night of June 5th, 1968 were: “Is everybody alright?” Oscar winning documentary maker Jon Blair is starting work on a ground-breaking documentary based on the memories of those who watched RFK’s funeral train go by. The film will be focusing on the extraordinary photographs taken from the train by Paul Fusco, combined with interviews with some of the tens of thousands of Americans who lined the tracks. We recently spoke with Francisca Fuentes, the researcher for the project, to learn more about the film. She had this to say:

Stuart Alexander

Similar projects in the past have had the best results by publishing the pictures in the local newspapers.

Bob Parker

This is an exciting project. I am looking forward to seeing the completed documentary. It will add another dimension to a very historic moment in time, and the timing could not be better. Thanks Jon, and of course --- Paul, your photos never fail to move me.

Steph Mineart

Fascinating - I'll look through the photos with enthusiasm, although I know I'm not in them; I was born minutes after Bobby departed. What a lovely slice of history to peruse, though.

Gabriele Lopez

can't wait to see the documentary about a so special timing for America..

Nike Kobe IV

Thanks Jon!!

DF

Great color pieces of American History, certainly a bygone era. How united folks appeared in their mourning of a great lose. Just curious, what film was used - Kodachrome maybe?