The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. Hull elaborated on it by saying that his image was created on the basis of prussian ideology of superiority and a militant, militaristic and spartan. 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. The roosevelts the lead up to world war ii season 1 pbs. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore.
The state secretary cordell hull resumed the american opinion on the situation in germany that hitlers actions of rebuilding germany were an effort to make it more similar to the fuehrer. The earliest known ancestor of the family was a man from the netherlands named claes van rosenvelt. Eleanor and fdr look on in horror as the nazi party sweeps across germany. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. 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. Story april 2020 etv program highlights south carolina etv. An intimate history, has been making documentary films for more than thirtyfive years. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u.
The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. An intimate history, a sevenpart pbs documentary, ken burns chronicles the intertwined lives of theodore, franklin and. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the sevenpart series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to life. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. This handsome, engaging, revelatory book is an intimate history of three extraordinary individuals from the same extraordinary family. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the sevenpart series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand. The roosevelt library and ken burns the roosevelts.
Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that. 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. An intimate history season 1, episode 6 the common cause 1939 1944. An intimate history by ken burns ucr and rsc invite you to a public showing and discussion of the rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts.
This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. While im critical of burns political agenda, i dont see anyone arguing his ability to make history both intimate and fascinating, enough to keep your attention for all of its 14 hours. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. It focusses on theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt and the roles they played in world history.
The story begins with theodores birth in 1858 and concludes with eleanors death in 1962. 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 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, cast information, episode guides and episode recaps. Fdr prepares a reluctant america to enter world war ii. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962.
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. Set in britain, poland, france, germany and the united states, the events of the. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined.
Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device. 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, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. Streep, as eleanor roosevelt, brings her gifts for accents and acting and uses them both beautifully. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Customers who bought this item also bought page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1. 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. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame.
Jan 01, 2014 written as the companion book to the documentary series that aired in the fall, the roosevelts. An intimate history is a 14hour documentary that takes audiences on a journey through more than a 100 years of history, writes bob fisher. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. 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 is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. 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. An intimate history, a sevenpart documentary by ken burns weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01.
The roosevelts were not made for a 140character world. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. Tracing the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor over the course of nearly a century, the 14hour epic breathed new life into its subjects by switching deftly between. This is public history, stories most americans are familiar with, done in a very personal way. 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. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. An intimate history, from director ken burns and writer geoffrey c. Since the academy awardnominated brooklyn bridge in 1981, burns has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including the civil war, baseball, jazz. An intimate history pbs, sunday, 8 etpt times may vary out of four. Ken burns, director and producer of the roosevelts. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station.
Sep 10, 2014 the other major players in the roosevelts. Burns has made typically dry history very relatable. 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 chronicles the lives of theodore. Ward, debuted on pbs last fall, a familiar political dynasty seemed suddenly fresh. This sevenpart documentary weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. An intimate history is a chronological look at the centurylong roosevelt legacy. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts.
This sevenpart, 14 hour film 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 soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. An intimate history are meryl streep and peter coyote. Download the scetv app from the itunes app store or the android store. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. 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. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts.
It succeeds in doing exactly what ward and burns advertised in the forward. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the. 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.
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