The only thing i have a small problem is the length. This sevenpart, fourteenhour documentary from filmmaker ken burns follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. Progeny of a mid17th century dutch immigrant to new amsterdam, many members of the family became locally prominent in new. An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties. There have been so many documentaries on the three roosevelts theodore, franklin, and eleanor that when ken burns documentary was announced i wondered what more could be said. 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. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles.
An intimate history critics consensus clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. King and queen of england visit america in 1939 to foster sympathy for britain as it faces the. Aimed at ending the depression, his sweeping new deal restores the peoples selfconfidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. The roosevelt family is an american business and political family from new york whose members have included two united states presidents, a first lady, and various merchants, politicians, inventors, clergymen, artists, and socialites.
Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11 4. Actors including paul giamatti and meryl streep put on. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. Ward 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This new documentary series from director ken burns explores the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
The story begins with theodores birth in 1858 and concludes with eleanors death in 1962. Remarkable exhaustive series from our best documentary film maker, ken burns. We couldnt be happier with the audience we reached with country music, said burns. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. 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.
Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. 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. French southern territories, gabon, gambia, georgia, germany, ghana. An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. 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. 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 season 1, episode 2 in the arena 1901 1910. Ward share their perspectives on the remarkable lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, which come together in the. Ken burns the roosevelts deserves the highest accolades for its craftsmanship and its unequaled, perhaps previously unattempted recapturing of the roosevelts inner and personal lives, within the context of domestic reform and international eventsalways committed to acton.
I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. An intimate history episodes season 1 episode 6 the common cause 19391944 9192014 season 1 episode 7 a strong and active faith 19441962 9202014. An intimate history is a very complex, interrelated family drama, as well as an illuminating view of 100 plus years of american history. An intimate history is a 14hour documentary that takes audiences on a journey through more than a 100 years of history, writes bob fisher. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal. 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. 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 season 1 episode 5 the rising road 19331939 fdr brings the same optimism and energy to the white house that his cousin theodore displayed.
The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the sevenpart series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of. Interesting that the cooling passage of time sometimes opens doors previously shut, so there is far more openness and transparency in telling the entire story about franklin and eleanors marital separation in all but deed yet mutual appreciation and support, as well as. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. 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. President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. 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. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to margaret suckley voiced excellently by patricia clarkson. An intimate history season 1, episode 1 get action 1858 1901. An intimate history critics consensus clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to hagiography. Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries.
His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. Sep 10, 2014 3 roosevelts come alive in pbs documentary, ken burns best yet a 14hour biography of theodore, eleanor and franklin delano starts sunday. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. It focusses on theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt and the roles they played in world history. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts.
From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin. An intimate history the latest project from ken burns takes a look at one of americas most influential families. 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 latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster. The rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. An intimate history hardcover,an extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nationthe tiein volume to the pbs documentary to air in the fall of 2014. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history.
It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have. Airs sunday, september 14 to saturday, september 20, each night at 8 p. Sep 12, 2014 documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. This handsome, engaging, revelatory book is an intimate history of three extraordinary individuals from the same extraordinary family. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. Burnss 29th film pulls in the sweep of american history from theodores. Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. 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. I love the way they make some parts narrated as if a person from that era is talking. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date. Once you finish all 14 hours, youre sorry to see them go. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by.
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