The roosevelts an intimate history season 1 3,489 8. A strong and active faith 19441962 frail and failing but determined to see the war through to victory, fdr wins reelection and begins planning for a peaceful. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackandwhite. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts.
This is a great history of the roosevelts, and is toughly inspiring. 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. 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. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. Its one of my favourite buys and i can watch it over and over. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, 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. And i say that as someone who hasnt been able to fix my buzzing ice.
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 is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. Published on aug 1, 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 most. An intimate history season 1 episode 6 the common cause 19391944 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. And i say that as someone who hasnt been able to fix my buzzing ice machine since the start of my selfquarantine. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with. The sheltered youth of his 5th cousin, franklin delano roosevelt.
This series follows the roosevelts for more than a century. A strong and active faith 19441962 frail and failing but determined to see the war through to victory, fdr wins re. An intimate history a film by ken burns pbs of 7 discsregion 1. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. When its over when you make it through the marathon that is ken burnss beautiful, sevenpart documentary the. Fdr as president wilsons assistant secretary of the navy. Iasips season 11, episode 5s mac and dennis move to the suburbs is a legitimately brilliant homage to existential horror films and is perfect viewing during a self quarantine.
Sep 15, 2014 tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will be discussed next on the roosevelts. Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will be discussed next on the roosevelts. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. From pbs and ken burns 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 history at 42. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores.
Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11 4. 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. 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. Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11. An intimate history, cast information, episode guides and episode recaps. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and.
An intimate history season 1, episode 1 get action 1858 1901. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Watch episode 2, where we will see in the arena 19011910, using our free. Muscles with the ken burns documentary series the vietnam war. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. The unhappy childhood of teddys niece and fdrs future wife, eleanor roosevelt.
This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative this sevenpart. Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. 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. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential. Summary of season 1 2014 7 discs ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day.
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 roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by. Season 1 the roosevelts get action 18581901 examine the early lives of theodore roosevelt and his.
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. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early years of cousins theodore 18581919 and. Aug 01, 2014 published on aug 1, 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 most. 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 is only available for rent or buy. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. The roosevelts an intimate history where to stream. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. 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 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. The documentary covers all aspects of the family, the good and the bad, and paints a realistic picture of the family and people. 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. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from 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. 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. When its over when you make it through the marathon that is ken burnss beautiful, sevenpart documentary the roosevelts. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. Jan 01, 2014 written as the companion book to the documentary series that aired in the fall, the roosevelts. It succeeds in doing exactly what ward and burns advertised in the forward.
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