President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. 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. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. 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. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis.
An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. 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, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. Sep 17, 2014 what ken burns doesnt understand about the roosevelts in realizing the personal roosevelts, something of the public is lost. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. 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, cast information, episode guides and episode recaps. 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. His compelling and eyeopening masterwork is the story of a family at war with itself, of social darwinism at its most ruthlessin which the strong devoured the weak and repudiated the. An intimate history are meryl streep and peter coyote.
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. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. Mann argues that the roosevelts rise to power and prestige was actually driven by a series of intense personal contest that at times devolved into blood sport. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. From the awardwinning historian and filmmakers of the civil war, baseball, the war, the roosevelts, and others. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images the roosevelts. 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. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. Streep, as eleanor roosevelt, brings her gifts for accents and acting and uses them both beautifully. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency.
Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss the roosevelts. An intimate history by ken burns ucr and rsc invite you to a public showing and discussion of the rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts. This is public history, stories most americans are familiar with, done in a very personal way. This sevenpart documentary series chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. 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. 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. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg. 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. 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 chronological look at the centurylong roosevelt legacy.
It succeeds in doing exactly what ward and burns advertised in the forward. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. This film will also be available for digital download on itunes, amazon. 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. Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts.
An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. 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. Jan 01, 2014 written as the companion book to the documentary series that aired in the fall, the roosevelts.
Burns has made typically dry history very relatable. Sep 21, 2014 the roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts.
An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. The roosevelts were not made for a 140character world. An intimate history pbs, sunday, 8 etpt times may vary out of four.
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. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. An intimate history, a sevenpart documentary by ken burns weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on 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. Sep 10, 2014 the other major players in the roosevelts.
What ken burns doesnt understand about the roosevelts in realizing the personal roosevelts, something of the public is lost. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackandwhite.
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. More than forty years after it ended, the vietnam war continues to haunt our country. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts.
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