Movies

‘Chappaquiddick’ Lets Ted Kennedy Off the Hook for the Death of Mary Jo Kopechne

TRAGEDY

A new Hollywood film examines the controversial 1969 car accident that took the life of the senator’s 28-year-old companion.

Nick Schager
Nick Schager 

Entertainment Critic

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Nick Schager

Nick Schager

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