09-08-2025
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How to watch CNN doc ‘American Prince: JFK Jr.' for free
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A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy Jr. premieres tonight.
'American Prince: JFK Jr.' is a CNN original series that will air over the next three Saturdays, focusing on the early life of JFK Jr., including the years following his father's assassination, as pressures mounted to carry the family's legacy on. He would go on to create 'George,' a magazine that blended politics with lifestyle.
The series will also cover his love story with Carolyn Bessette. Bessette and Kennedy Jr. were killed, along with Bessette's sister Lauren Bessette, in a 1999 plane crash.
Viewers will be able to learn more about Kennedy Jr. through archival footage and new interviews with family and friends, including Carole Radziwill, Gary Ginsberg, Hamilton South, Steve Gillon, Cindy Crawford, Robert De Niro, Graydon Carter, Tina Brown, and Kurt Andersen.
'American Prince: JFK Jr.': what to know When: Aug. 9, 9 p.m. ET
Aug. 9, Channel: CNN
CNN Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Here's everything you need to know to tune in.
When does 'American Prince: JFK Jr.' come out on CNN?
The first episode of 'American Prince: JFK Jr.' comes out at 9 p.m. ET tonight, Aug. 9.
How to watch 'American Prince: JFK Jr.' for free:
If you don't have cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service to stream the new JFK Jr. documentary for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $39.99/month, with plenty of subscription options and genre packs that include CNN.
You can also take advantage of a free trial of fuboTV (seven days) or Hulu + Live TV (three days).
'American Prince: JFK Jr.' episode guide and release schedule:
'American Prince: JFK Jr.' is a three-part documentary series, with the episodes airing over the next three weeks.
Episode 1 – Aug. 9, 9 p.m. ET
– Aug. 9, 9 p.m. ET Episode 2 – Aug. 16, 9 p.m. ET
– Aug. 16, 9 p.m. ET Episode 3 – Aug. 23, 9 p.m. ET
'American Prince: JFK Jr.' trailer and preview:
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