American Prince: Documentary on John Kennedy Jr.'s Tragic Life

CNN presents 'American Prince: JFK Jr.,' a new three-part documentary exploring the life of John Kennedy Jr. The series covers his life from childhood to his untimely death in a plane crash in 1999.

The documentary includes rare archival footage and interviews with friends and relatives, revealing his efforts to create an identity outside his family's political shadow. It also examines his attempt to combine politics with pop culture through George magazine.

The series also recounts his relationship with Carolyn Bessette and their tragic loss when the plane John Kennedy Jr. was piloting crashed, killing both of them and Carolyn's sister, Lauren.