Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical. The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative, and it is the first time that pbs premiered such a film. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 5 by ken burns. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. An intimate history, cast information, episode guides and episode recaps. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video.
The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles. An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics. The legacy trs family history during the civil war and the young boys fragile health affected various aspects of trs character that influenced his foreign policy throughout his life. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythenumbers historical doc cant always muster. An intimate history by ken burns ken burns epic sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american. An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that. All the history the roosevelts made is here, but this is primarily an intimate account, the story of three people who overcame obstacles that would have undone less forceful personalities. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c.
States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary by ken burns, will repeat beginning thursday, march 26 on pbs. This film will also be available for digital download on itunes, amazon. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. The only thing i have a small problem is the length. Sep 17, 2014 what ken burns doesnt understand about the roosevelts in realizing the personal roosevelts, something of the public is lost.
Fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed. Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11 4. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more.
Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. From pbs and ken burns ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. A frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
An intimate history is a chronological look at the centurylong roosevelt legacy. This may be a bit challenging if you try to keep attention. Theodore roosevelt was born in new york city in 1858 to a family of wealth and privilege. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to margaret suckley voiced excellently by patricia clarkson. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative this sevenpart. An intimate portrait is a 14hour documentary miniseries by filmmaker ken burns that delves deeply into the lives of franklin delano, eleanor, and theodore roosevelt. While the roosevelts focuses mostly on the expansive political and institutional influence of the family, its best moments are the ones that humanize these individuals and imbue them with real feelings, fears, and vulnerabilities a photo in a textbook cant evoke.
An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to. An intimate history by ken burns ken burns epic sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics, into a single narrative for the first time. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. Peer into the private lives of the most public of people, theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns as the monumental saga of one of.
The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 5 by ken. Im no history fan, but i found these moving portraits of teddy, franklin and eleanor roosevelt inspiring, especially their successful attempts to move the running of our government away from the oligarchs and towards the people which parallel the problems we are having today. Aug 01, 2014 peer into the private lives of the most public of people, theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns as the monumental saga of one of. The roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. Chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. The second film in the back to the future trilogy features our heroes marty and doc racing to revert a. Fifteen major bills are passed, social programs are. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al.
It covers the lives and times of the three most prominent members of the roosevelt family, theodore roosevelt, a republican and the 26th president of the united states. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the peoples selfconfidence and transforms the relationship between them and their gover. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. His latest project chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most influential families in. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. This sevenpart documentary series chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts. The film weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt.
An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative, and it is the first time that pbs premiered such a film in twohour blocks over seven. An intimate history season 1, episode 1 get action 1858 1901. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept.
The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images the roosevelts. Ken burns and producer, paul barnes describe the lives and times of these three american icons who influenced 20th century american history more than perhaps any other family. What ken burns doesnt understand about the roosevelts in realizing the personal roosevelts, something of the public is lost.
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