After a brief recounting of the first roosevelts in america nicholas roosevelt, the last common ancestor to the three great roosevelts, died in 1742 the story picks up in 1858 with the birth of young theodore. 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. 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. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles. An intimate history videos, featuring 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.
An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. 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. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Ward 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Teddy, of the oyster bay roosevelts, was an asthmatic, sickly boy who willed himself into vigorous action both physical and mental. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis.
An intimate history to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. The two roosevelts belonged to two branches of an old new york family whose members sometimes viewed one another with suspicion. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. Sep 21, 2014 the roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
He is the author or coauthor of 18 books, including five companion books to the documentaries he has written. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns. An intimate history trailer a ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america.
The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. 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. 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. An intimate history tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. An intimate history with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Franklin and eleanor roosevelt with their children in.
An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Bank of america is proud to sponsor, the roosevelts. Ken burns spoke at a national press club luncheon about his documentary series, the roosevelts.
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. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. Draw back the curtain and see the personal histories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt woven into one tale in the roosevelts. We couldnt be happier with the audience we reached with country music, said burns. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably the creation. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. Ive been reminded of this for the last three evenings watching ken burns new documentary series, the roosevelts. This is a story wrought with tragedy and enough screwball comedy to keep the laughs flowing. 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. 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. An intimate history by geoffrey ward and ken burns, is a companion volume to an upcoming pbs series and is richly laden with images.
I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a.
The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. 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 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. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. An intimate history critics consensus clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to hagiography.
Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. Apr 18, 2014 take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. An intimate history panel at the 2014 summer tca tour day 15 at the beverly hilton hotel on july 22, 2014 in beverly hills, california. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. 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 film weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. 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. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. Ill be reminded again tonight, and every night till saturday when the series concludes.
A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. And the course of history was forever changed by their actions. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. 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. The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards.
An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. Date the roosevelts an intimate history 2014 1080p bluray x264handjobrartv 73. Sep 10, 2014 on september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. Sep 06, 2014 its ken burnss documentary the roosevelts. The living link between them was theodore roosevelts bestloved. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Ken burns the roosevelts reveals everything wrong with. Geoffrey champion ward born 1940 is an american editor, author, historian and writer of scripts for american history documentaries for public television. 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. Ward l and filmmaker ken burns speak onstage during the pbs press tour ken burnss the roosevelts. Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss 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.