A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. As youngsters in the gilded age, theodore, franklin and eleanor confront difficult challenges and become major forces in creating a more just society. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The only thing i have a small problem is the length. 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. 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 sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties.
Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. I love the way they make some parts narrated as if a person from that era is talking. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. An intimate history which aired in the fall of 2014. Apr 18, 2014 take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. 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.
Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. Sep 12, 2014 documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. Jan 01, 2014 i certainly didnt need to go to the gym while reading this book as it was massive and weighed probably 20 lbs before there were the kennedys there were the roosevelts and their family saga was just as interesting. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts.
An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. 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. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the.
Ward 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. 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. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. 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. 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. Date the roosevelts an intimate history 2014 1080p bluray x264handjobrartv 73. 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. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts.
A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Awardwinning documentarian burns profiles three members of one of. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster.
Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. 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. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards. Sep 21, 2014 the roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. 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. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts.
I certainly didnt need to go to the gym while reading this book as it was massive and weighed probably 20 lbs before there were the kennedys there were the roosevelts and their family saga was just as interesting. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to margaret suckley voiced excellently by patricia clarkson. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. Sep 10, 2014 on september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. The rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts. 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 blackand. Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, 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. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. 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.
Ken burns 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. The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt c. 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. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the. An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. 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. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. 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 book was a companion piece to the pbs documentary the roosevelts.
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