Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. 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. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. Ward and ken burns have crafted a fresh and insightful account of the long and brutal conflict that reunited vietnam while. Wnit public telelvision michiana public broadcasting.
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. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that. Jan 01, 2014 written as the companion book to the documentary series that aired in the fall, the roosevelts.
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. The only thing i have a small problem is the length. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. 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. Chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The earliest known ancestor of the family was a man from the netherlands named claes van rosenvelt. 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. It succeeds in doing exactly what ward and burns advertised in the forward.
An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. An intimate history the latest project from ken burns takes a look at one of americas most influential families. 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. 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. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. 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. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative.
Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. 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. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. An intimate history pbs, sunday, 8 etpt times may vary out of four. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. 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. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images the roosevelts. This film will also be available for digital download on itunes, amazon.
Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. I love the way they make some parts narrated as if a person from that era is talking. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore. Burns has made typically dry history very relatable.
The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Streep, as eleanor roosevelt, brings her gifts for accents and acting and uses them both beautifully. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more. 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. 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, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary by ken burns, will repeat beginning thursday, march 26 on pbs. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al.
If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand. Theodore roosevelt was born in new york city in 1858 to a family of wealth and privilege. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackandwhite. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series.
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. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. An intimate history, a sevenpart documentary by ken burns weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. 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. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast.
Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without. The roosevelts were not made for a 140character world. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties. But they didnt get there without fighting their share of demons. Progeny of a mid17th century dutch immigrant to new amsterdam, many members of the family became locally prominent in new. An intimate history are meryl streep and peter coyote. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. This may be a bit challenging if you try to keep attention. 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.
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 tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. The legacy trs family history during the civil war and the young boys fragile health affected various aspects of trs character that influenced his foreign policy throughout his life. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. An intimate history is a chronological look at the centurylong roosevelt legacy. This is public history, stories most americans are familiar with, done in a very personal way.
Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. From pbs and ken burns ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most. 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. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept.
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