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. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to margaret suckley voiced excellently by patricia clarkson. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 5 the rising road the roosevelts an intimate history by ken burns director peter coyote narrator. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. Ken burnss sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. The only thing i have a small problem is the length.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. Iasips season 11, episode 5 s mac and dennis move to the suburbs is a legitimately brilliant homage to existential horror films and is perfect viewing during a self quarantine. Fdr shatters the thirdterm tradition, struggles to prepare a reluctant country to enter world war ii and, after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, helps set the course toward allied victory. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the. An intimate history, ken burnss seven part documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. Franklin delano roosevelts 1933 presidential inauguration comes during the nations. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. The seven part, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt.
Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. An intimate history, a seven part, 14hour documentary debuting sept. This seven part, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. As americas 32nd president, fdr introduces the great depression initiatives collectively known as the new deal, which help to alleviate suffering and restore peoples selfconfidence. 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. Ken burns s most ambitious and deeply moving documentary since the civil war. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Im pasting in the video of part 5 19331939 so interested readers can easily take a look for themselves. 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. Fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed. 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. New york times bestseller a vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation, which expands on the hugely acclaimed seven part pbs documentary series, bringing readers even deeper into these extraordinary leaders lives with 796 photographs, some never before seen the authors of the acclaimed and bestselling the civil war, jazz, the war. It succeeds in doing exactly what ward and burns advertised in the forward.
A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. 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 consecutive nights. Delve into the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long.
An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties. The book complements the pbs documentary of the same name, of which mr. The rising road 19331939 fdr brings optimism and energy to the white house. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the seven part series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to life. 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.
It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Featuring the voices of paul giamatti and meryl streep, this production encompasses the personal and professional lives of the roosevelts, starting with theodores birth in 1858 and concluding with the death. This seven part, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. 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 roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. An intimate history season 1, episode 1 get action 1858 1901. Apr 18, 2014 take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. But it also stemmed in part from policies roosevelt helped to enact. An intimate history by ken burns ken burns epic seven part 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. Jan 01, 2014 written as the companion book to the documentary series that aired in the fall, the roosevelts. This seven part, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a.
And i say that as someone who hasnt been able to fix my buzzing ice machine since the start of my selfquarantine. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. An intimate history, episode 3, the fire of life 1910 1919. An intimate history, a seven part, 14hour documentary by ken burns, will repeat beginning thursday, march 26 on pbs. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. 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. Ward is the coauthor with ken burns of the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. 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. Smith auditorium at the newyork historical society, 170 central park west, new york, ny 10024.
Smith auditorium at the newyork historical society, 170. This seven part, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. Ken burns 14hour documentary, which aired on pbs, is out on bluray in a sevendisc set. It covers 104 years, between the birth of theodore 1858 and the. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into. Sep 17, 2014 and so the release this week of ken burnss new series, the roosevelts. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the peoples selfconfidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand.
Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. Ken burnss sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin. Cable news networks would not allow for teddy roosevelt or franklin delano roosevelt to become potus today, the creators of pbs new roosevelt family documentary suggested at. An intimate history season 1 episode 5 the rising road 19331939 fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 5 by ken. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a 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 history at 42.
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. 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. Meanwhile, eleanor struggles to keep new deal reforms alive in wartime and travels the pacific to comfort wounded servicemen. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 5 by ken burns. Jul 22, 2014 cable news networks would not allow for teddy roosevelt or franklin delano roosevelt to become potus today, the creators of pbs new roosevelt family documentary suggested at tca today. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. And so the release this week of ken burnss new series, the roosevelts.
Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackandwhite footage, theyll find an unparalleled look. 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. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythe. People today need to know that there was once not so long ago a family like the roosevelts that used their name and influence not to further grow their wealth, but to serve the people. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken.
I love the way they make some parts narrated as if a person from that era is talking. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. Over the course of the next five years, the roosevelt staff helped the crew in. Ken burnss seven part documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics. Americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation, which expands on the hugely acclaimed seven part pbs documentary. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined.
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