JFK

The 1991 American political thriller directed by Oliver Stone is based on Jim Garrison's "On the Trail of the Assassins" and Jim Marrs' "Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy." The film delves into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas. The protagonist, New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner), initiates his own investigation, questioning the official narrative that Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman) acted alone. Garrison faces numerous challenges, including governmental and public pressure, but persists in uncovering the truth, suspecting a broader conspiracy. The film features performances by Tommy Lee Jones as Clay Shaw, Joe Pesci as David Ferrie, Sissy Spacek as Liz Garrison, and Kevin Bacon as Willie O'Keefe. Acclaimed for its direction, editing, and cinematography, the film won two Academy Awards and received multiple nominations. It significantly influenced public perception, leading to the enactment of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act.​