Rory Kennedy

Rory Kennedy is an American documentary filmmaker born on December 12, 1968 in Washington, D.C. She is known for directing films that tackle social issues such as addiction, nuclear radiation, prisoner-of-war treatment, and the politics of the Mexican border fence. Kennedy's documentaries have been featured on various television networks. She is the youngest child of the late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel. Rory's name is inspired by Rory O'Connor, the last high king of Ireland from the 12th century. Despite being born six months after her father's assassination, her mother took her to his grave at Arlington National Cemetery a week after she was born.More