Sacramento International Film Festival 2009 : American Idealist; the Story of Sargent Shriver

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American Idealist; the Story of Sargent Shriver

Bruce Orenstein

Categories: Feature

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Run time: 86 min.

Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. has arguably touched more lives than any American since Franklin Roosevelt. Television journalist Bill Moyers calls him “the best all-around politician I’ve ever seen.” Yet, Shriver remains unknown to most Americans today. During his tenure with JFK and LBJ's administrations, Shriver created the Peace Corps, directed the War on Poverty, and served as U.S. ambassador to France. The programs he created—including the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA—improved the lives of millions.

American Idealist brings Shriver’s story to life and provides a fresh perspective on the 1950s, 60s and 70s- a critical period in American history. Shriver's early family life, marriage to Eunice Kennedy, legacy in public service, and endless optimism are explored in depth and detail.