The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to. 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. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. 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. 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. Franklin and eleanor roosevelt with their children in. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. The roosevelt library and ken burns the roosevelts.
An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. Date the roosevelts an intimate history 2014 1080p bluray x264handjobrartv 73. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. Awardwinning documentarian burns profiles three members of one of. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. An intimate history the latest project from ken burns takes a look at one of americas most influential families.
There have been so many documentaries on the three roosevelts theodore, franklin, and eleanor that when ken burns documentary was announced i wondered what more could be said. An intimate history by geoffrey ward and ken burns, is a companion volume to an upcoming pbs series and is richly laden with images. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. 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. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability.
An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. It covers 104 years, between the birth of theodore 1858 and the. However, i was struck by a vignette that occurred in the final episode. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably the creation. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackandwhite. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. When its over when you make it through the marathon that is ken burnss beautiful, sevenpart documentary the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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.
Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss the roosevelts. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin. 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. Sep 06, 2014 its ken burnss documentary the roosevelts. What do you mean by calling it an intimate history. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. 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. An intimate history, a new sevenpart, 14hour documentary by ken burns, weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date.
An intimate history critics consensus clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its. An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. 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 new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. 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 chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. This new documentary series from director ken burns explores the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Sep 12, 2014 documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014.
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. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Opb tv a strong and active faith 19441962 107 monday, may 11. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame.
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. Sep 10, 2014 on september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. Ken burns 14hour documentary, which aired on pbs, is out on bluray in a sevendisc set. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the. Cd features 19 compositions from ken burns the roosevelts. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns.
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