The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. An intimate history tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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.
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, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. There have been so many documentaries on the three roosevelts theodore, franklin, and eleanor that when ken burns documentary was announced i. 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, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. 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. 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. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss the roosevelts. Its a seven episode, 14hour series that covers the life and times of three roosevelts theodore, franklin and eleanor from 1858 the year teddy was born to 1962 the year eleanor died.
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. This film will also be available for digital download on itunes. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythe. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt c. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster. Awardwinning documentarian burns profiles three members of one of. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. 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. 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.
On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. The roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. An intimate history and email them to friends or family. This sevenpart documentary weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics. Ward 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. 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. Met paul giamatti, edward herrmann en meryl streep. Franklin right, with his mother, sara delano roosevelt, in. 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.
I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. 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. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date.
An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. Documentaire drama film geregisseerd door ken burns. 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. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the.
The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. 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. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
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