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Kennedy: A Jazz-infused Critique of Violence and Corruption

2/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, centers on a morally conflicted hitman and challenges cop movie tropes.
The narrative shows violence's impact on victims and perpetrators and invites viewers to question the ethics.
Unlike typical hero stories, Kennedy integrates jazz and poetry into violent scenes for an artsy atmosphere.
The film critiques police brutality and the glorification of violence, reflecting custodial deaths and systemic corruption in India.

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Story summary

Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, centers on a morally conflicted hitman and challenges cop movie tropes.
The narrative shows violence's impact on victims and perpetrators and invites viewers to question the ethics.
Unlike typical hero stories, Kennedy integrates jazz and poetry into violent scenes for an artsy atmosphere.
The film critiques police brutality and the glorification of violence, reflecting custodial deaths and systemic corruption in India.