The criticism is unwarranted. This mini-series doesn't portray anything controversial that we don't already know. Instead though, you get real insight to the passionate, but flawed family, their agony behind difficult decisions, and the heart they had to make things better for this country. Way too many tragedies for one family to endure. The acting is superb, not just Bobby's character, but Tom Wilkinson and Greg Kinnear were spectacular and robbed from critical acclaim. Other performers were also strong with Frank Sinatra's character as the weak exception. Not only have I watched this twice, I've bought it! Great history for our kids as well.The Kennedys