The Rewatchables ‘JFK’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Brian Koppelman
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Dec 2, 2021 AI Snips
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Bill's Mom's Reaction
- Bill Simmons saw JFK with his mom, who remembers Kennedy's assassination.
- She was moved to tears, feeling validated in her distrust of the official story.
College Conspiracy Theories
- Brian Koppelman recalls college discussions about conspiracy theories, fueled by gravity bongs.
- They would "call their expert" friend over for insights into topics like the JFK assassination.
Truth vs. Storytelling
- Oliver Stone's JFK uses provocative storytelling, making a case against the official narrative.
- The film's truth and Stone's responsibility to it become blurred.