Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. 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. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. From pbs and ken burns ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. 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. 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 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. 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 roosevelts an intimate history, episode 6 by ken. In typical burns fashion, the miniseries is immense in length and scope, boasting 14 hours broken into seven episodes and covering. Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. Join fandango vip for free it only takes a few seconds to join already a fandango vip. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 ep07 a strong and active faith 1944 1952 part 01 hd stream watch the roosevelts an intimate. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. 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 roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries.
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. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. An intimate history s01 ep03 the fire of life 19101919 part 03 hd watch. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. 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 an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical influencers. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent.
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. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, 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. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis.
The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. 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. An intimate history, expertly employs all of these usual methodologies to delve into one of americas most politically influential power families. 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.
An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. 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 s01 part 01 hd watch. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for. Meanwhile, eleanor struggles to keep new deal reforms. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. 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. An intimate history by conrad doucette jul 29, 2017 celebrate ken burns birthday with the filmmakers 2014 examination of one of americas most politically prominent families.
His latest work as pbss documentarian darling, the roosevelts. A fascinating look into the history of the roosevelts with a wonderful score, voice acting from meryl streep and paul giamatti, and seamless editing. Aug 30, 2014 director ken burns and writer geoffrey c. Sep 15, 2014 tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the roosevelts. Watch episode 2, where we will see in the arena 19011910, using our free. Actors read lines of various historical figures and a series of noted commentators give. The common cause 19391944 from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts.
This film will also be available for digital download on itunes, amazon. If you like history then i would definitely recommend. A strong and active faith 19441962 107 get action 18581901 101 in the arena 19011910 102 the common cause 19391944 106 the fire of life 19101919 103 the. An intimate history is only available for rent or buy. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. An intimate history streaming on hoopla or buy it as download. An intimate portrait now available for online viewing. Watch episode 2, where we will see in the arena 19011910, using our free live. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythe. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. 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. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 ep07 a strong and active faith 19441952 part 01 hd stream watch the roosevelts an intimate.
An intimate history season 1, episode 6 the common cause 1939 1944. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. The common cause 19391944 from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore. Ward share their perspectives on the remarkable lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, which come together in the new documentary, the.
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