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Sinatra, From Kennedy Man to Reaganite

‘Addicted to Power’

He stumped for FDR and palled around with JFK. But then Kennedy snubbed Ol’ Blue Eyes over his mob ties and Sinatra ended up turning Republican.

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Sinatra: All or Nothing at All, Alex Gibney’s four-hour, two-part documentary wrapping up Monday night on HBO, delves into Frank Sinatra’s life, passions, and musical and movie career.

The film also touches on his role as a major-league political fundraiser and serious campaigner.

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