2014
TV-14
1h 54m

Summary Weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. View more details

2014
TV-14
1h 54m

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Coyote Doris Kearns Goodwin Geoffrey C. Ward George F. Will

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Details

Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Sep 13, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Hyde Park, New York, USA

Production companies : Florentine Films

Summary Weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Sep 13, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Hyde Park, New York, USA

Production companies : Florentine Films

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

George F. Will in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

David McCullough in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt talks to the radio audience, 1941.

The Roosevelt family, Washington DC, 1919

President Franklin Roosevelt at his home in Hyde Park, NY, 1937

Theodore Roosevelt at his home Sagamore Hill, 1918

Peter Coyote at an event for The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 13, 2014

Get Action

The adventurous life, political rise and personal tragedies of Theodore Roosevelt. The sheltered youth of his 5th cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The unhappy childhood of Teddy's niece and FDR's future wife, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Episode 2 • Sep 14, 2014

In The Arena

The presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Franklin's marriage to Eleanor. Eleanor's search for her own identity and place in the world.

Episode 3 • Sep 15, 2014

The Fire of Life

T.R. runs for a third term as a Progressive, explores the Amazon and suffers one final grave loss in his twilight years. FDR as President Wilson's Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Eleanor faces life's harsh realities. America in WWI.

Episode 4 • Sep 16, 2014

The Storm

FDR's battle with polio. Eleanor's independence and political activism. Political division within the Roosevelt clan. FDR returns to politics in a big way. The Great Depression ends the Roaring Twenties. Assassin targets FDR.

Episode 5 • Sep 17, 2014

The Rising Road

FDR's pre-WWII presidency. The New Deal renews America. FDR's unprecedented popularity, the conservative opposition and Huey Long's populism. FDR warns isolationists of Hitler. Eleanor's platonic friendship with Lorena Hickok.

Episode 6 • Sep 18, 2014

The Common Cause

WWII starts in Europe. FDR prepares the country for war and aids Churchill. Isolationists fight him at every step - until Pearl Harbor. FDR's unprecedented third term. Eleanor tackles racism and poverty. New jobs bring more diversity.

Episode 7 • Sep 19, 2014

A Strong and Active Faith

President Roosevelt wins re-election, but succumbs to a cerebral hemorrhage at age 63; after Franklin's death, Eleanor crusades for civil liberties and the United Nations.

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