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Ashton Gleckman on His Latest Documentary Series ‘Kennedy’ Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Submitted
Back in July 2017, I had the immense pleasure of meeting Carmel resident and founder of Blackbird Productions Ashton Gleckman, who was featured in Carmel Monthly. A legitimate musical prodigy and gifted composer, Gleckman, now age 20, was in the early stages of his film and directing career when we first spoke.
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o date, Gleckman has recorded multiple albums, written and directed feature and short films, composed scores for multiple feature and short films and has recently wrapped up filming for his latest project, “Kennedy”—a six-part documentary series that explores the life and
legacy of John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States.
THE ROAD TO PRODUCING “KENNEDY” For as long as he can remember, Gleckman shared that he has been fascinated with the subject of John F. Kennedy and with American history in the 1960s.
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“It has always been a subject that I’ve wanted to explore,” Gleckman expressed. “I can remember being super young and hearing Kennedy’s inaugural address and the famous line, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.’ I figured what better time to make the most detailed
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