JFK: The Smoking Gun is a documentary commissioned by Discovery Canada that premiered in North America on Nov.3, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
It is a Canada-Australia co-production. Produced by Montreal’s Muse Entertainment and Australia’s Cordell/Jigsaw/Zapruder for Discovery Canada.
Released just weeks before the 50th Anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the documentary explores the alarming ‘second shooter’ theory – that it was an accidental friendly fire by an agent of the Secret Service which killed President Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.
It explores the work of veteran Police Detective Colin McLaren, who spent the last four years on the Kennedy forensic cold case investigation. McLaren’s work is based on the findings of ballistics expert, Howard Donahue.
The two-hour film revisits the historic event that took place at Dealey Plaza, Parkland Hospital in Dallas where the President was pronounced dead as well as the Bethesda Naval Hospital, where the autopsy was conducted.
These locations provide the backdrop to the testimonies of the witnesses and the investigation carried out by the Warren Commission, which continues to be a subject of debate till date.
McLaren’s and Donahue’s research effectively does away with Oswald as the fatal assassin. According to their investigation, there isn’t a doubt that Oswald did fire his rifle at and hit the President and Governor Connally.
However, the bullet that struck President Kennedy in the head which was the fatal shot came from an AR-15 rifle accidentally fired by Secret Service Agent George Hickey, who was riding atop the left-rear seat of the follow-up car immediately behind the President’s limousine.
According to McLaren, “For a retired detective, the assassination of J.F.K. is the Holy Grail of cold case crimes, the ultimate whodunit, which was aching for a thorough forensic analysis…A cold case study is a study of documents, each word, in context, and all testimony – but it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. It’s been 50 years since the crime happened in Dealey Plaza. Since then, millions of cars have rolled over the road and as many tourists and pedestrians have walked the streets, forever changing the feel and look of the crime scene. It’s gone, even though it’s still there… But what isn’t gone is the testimony”.
The film’s presentation of ballistic experiments, CGI and 3D animation add a lot to the viewing experience. It also gives a new perspective to our understanding of the controversy.
What makes it particularly interesting is that it applies modern forensic investigative technique to the available crime scene evidence. It also takes a close look at previously classified information to reach the shocking conclusion.
The documentary uncovers an alternative narrative claiming that there was never a conspiracy to kill Kennedy. But there was a cover-up of gigantic proportions, leading up to a fascinating new perspective on the story that most people think they have all figured out.
The inferences are revealed through simple logic and exhaustive scrutiny of key archival photographic evidence, medical reports, witness testimony and bullet science.
Bullet holes from two different firearms, the trace of smoke, a massive cover-up and a missing brain – are all thought provoking hints from perhaps the most popular cold case of the century.
Discovery.ca features companion content with the documentary that allows the viewers to analyze the evidence on their own, in great detail. The web highlights contain complete interviews, biographies, witness statements, crime scene maps, photographic evidence and computer-graphics.
Put together, all of these create larger scope for debates on the subject through Discovery’s Social communities on Facebook and Twitter.
JFK: The Smoking Gun is proof that even fifty years later, the JFK assassination poses as big a challenge to popular imagination as it did the day it happened.
Do you find this explanation plausible?
Share your views with us.
Source: Jodi Cook, Discovery
Feature Image: Zodiakrights.com
Photos Courtesy Of Reelz.com
COMMENTS
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
-
Indiaspopup.com Hosts A NYC Power Summit Honouring 5 South Asian Women For IWD 2023
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! My Underage Nephew Expects Me To Buy Booze For Him
-
Warm Up To The Fusion Delights Of Ushna in Dubai
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: My Boyfriend Is Pressuring Me To Attend His Sister's Wedding But I Can't Afford It
-
IWD 2023: 11 Inspirational Quotes From Powerful South Asian Women
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! My In-Laws Are Giving Me The Cold Shoulder
-
7 South Asian Female Fitness Pros Who Will Level Up Your Workouts
-
Why Seattle’s Anti-Caste Law Is An Historic Power Move For Human Rights
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: My Brother Doesn't Think My Aging Mom Should Stop Driving But I Do!
-
Zabardast Serves Up Delish Desi Delights
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! I Need To Move Out Of My Parents' House
-
We Tell You Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Invest
-
5 Ways To Build A Great Relationship With Yourself This Valentine's Day
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! I Can't Stop Shopping!
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: I Can't Say No To People Without Feeling Guilty
-
Let’s Talk … About Your Relationship with You!
-
This Is Why Amsterdam In The Winter Is Simply Wonderful
-
Dear Dr. Monica Vermani Being Back In The Office Is Giving Me Anxiety
-
Indian Afternoon Tea At Bobby's In Leicester UK? Yes Please!
-
Dear Dr. Monica Vermani: Help! My Ex Tells His Friends His Cheating Is My Fault
-
Travel The World With Tamarind Modern Indian Bistro's Global Cuisine
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: Winter Depresses Me, What Do I Do?
-
Ask Dr. Monica Vermani: How Do I Tell My Parents I Don't Want To Go To Business School?
-
Fabulous Holiday Gifts For Kids
-
Why 'Heroin Chic' Is A Dangerous Trend For South Asians
-
Highlights From The South Asian Literature And Arts Festival (SALA)
-
Ask Dr Monica Vermani: Her 5 Break Up Rules You Should Know
-
Roti Chai Is The Perfect Eatery To Hit Up While Christmas Shopping
-
I Loved Visiting This Quaint Town Of Bath
-
Indian Alley Brings Delhi's Iconic Roadside Eats To Camden Market
-
This Is Why Mauritius Is A Traveller's Dream
-
"Making Happy" By Sheetal Seth Is The Book Kids Need When Their Parent Is Sick
-
International Day Of The Girl: How Women Of The Sundarbans Are Saving Their Girls
-
The Murder Of Mahsa Amini: Will The Global Outcry Make A Difference?
-
South Asian Literature And Art Festival Is Bringing Together The Biggest Names In SA Lit And Here's Why You Need To Go
-
Canada's Most Powerful Women Were Celebrated At The Women Empowerment Awards 2022
-
It's All About The Home Cooked Veg Goodness At London's Ananda Bhavan
-
What Exactly Is A NFT And Why We Need To Stop Ignoring It
-
TIFF 2022: Checking Out The Fabulous Bask-It-Style Gift Lounge
-
Gopal’s Corner Blend Malaysian And Tamil Cuisine Creating An Unforgettable Bite
-
We Celebrate National Wildlife Day With Our 5 Fave Sanctuaries In India
-
Canary Wharf Heats Up Your Palate With Chai Ki
-
Ready To Find Your Match? You'll Need These 4 Desi Dating Apps In Your Life
-
Where Does Hinduism, Islam & Sikhism Stand In The Abortion Issue?
-
Never Forget: 12 Movies & Books To Help You Continue The Partition Conversation
-
From North To South London's Award-Winning Bayleaf Restaurant Elevates Indian Cuisine At Whetstone
-
Here's Why I Fell In Love With The Sea Views Of Southampton and Portsmouth
-
Shree Krishna Vada Pav In London Celebrates India's Iconic Veggie Dishes
-
The Pope’s Apology: A Closer Look At His “Pilgrimage Of Penance"
-
Want To Go To Marrakech? This Is What I Did
-
Virtual Pageants Celebrate Inclusivity & That's Why I Love Them
-
Here's How I Spent 48 Fabulous Hours In Lille, France
