An intimate history, the 14hour documentary series from ken burns covers the history and influences the family had from the birth of theodore roosevelt in 18. The series encompasses all the history the roosevelts helped to make the creation of national parks and the digging of the panama canal, the new deal and the defeat of hitler, and the postwar. Jan 17, 2020 the best documentary series on netflix right now. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. 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. 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. Season 3 2015 on july 25, 2014, comedy central announced that drunk history was renewed for a third season. Weirdly, the miniseries loses a bit of momentum once teddy is president, because its no longer. Jun 18, 2014 explore the making of the the roosevelts. The unhappy childhood of teddys niece and fdrs future wife, eleanor roosevelt. 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. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962.
An intimate history tv mini series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Fdr prepares a reluctant america to enter world war ii. Through wars, revolutions, depressions, movements, the three led the country through what was called americas. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the roosevelts. An intimate history episodes season 1 episode 2 in the arena 19011910 9152014 season 1 episode 4 the storm 19201933 9172014. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. 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. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. This season features three episodes american music, first ladies, and sports heroes that are structured around themes instead of the typical cityfocused format. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. An intimate history and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The full series will be available for your ondemand viewing until sept.
Documentary tv series 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. 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. Sep 15, 2014 if youre a tv binge watcher, wont be around at the nightly 7 p. Actors and historians edit paul giamatti theodore roosevelt voice edward herrmann franklin d.
Eleanors life is the one thats most easily reduced to a series of bullet. The series encompasses all the history the roosevelts helped to make the creation of national parks and the digging of the panama canal, the new deal and the. The roosevelts, perry mason, red band society, more by the oregonian. Fdr as president wilsons assistant secretary of the navy. Top rated shows most popular shows browse tv shows by genre tv news india tv spotlight. The series begins with the birth of theodore in 1858 and ends with the death of eleanor in 1962. This is likely the best episode of the roosevelts, and the one that best. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early years. The sheltered youth of his 5th cousin, franklin delano roosevelt. Franklin delano roosevelt runs for vice president in 1920, but he contracts polio.
Adventures in psychedelics celebrities recall their most mindbending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken burns. The national parks, which was written by dayton duncan, will begin on june 11. An intimate history in the arena 19011910 murder brings theodore roosevelt to the presidency, but in the seven years that follow, he transforms the office and makes himself perhaps the bestloved of all the men who ever lived in. An intimate history trailer a ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. On september 14th, 1901, theodore roosevelt, takes the oath of office and, at fortytwoyearsold, he becomes the youngest president in american history. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace.
A chronicle of three members of the most influential family in american politics. Eleanors life is the one thats most easily reduced to a series of bullet points in high school history. In september 2014, the roosevelts became the most streamed documentary on the pbs website to date. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. Roosevelt voice meryl streep eleanor roosevelt voice john lithgow james roosevelt voice patricia clarkson margaret daisy suckley voice. A new animated series from writerdirector kevin smith. Oct 22, 2014 more than 33 million people sampled ken burns the roosevelts, pbs said this morning. The roosevelts will air beginning thursday, march 26 at 98c. Ken burns the roosevelts ratings bully for pbs deadline. 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. Sep 14, 2014 it is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative this sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts.
An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Ken burnss 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. Watch the full roosevelts series online now pbs wisconsin. Sep 12, 2014 ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably the creation. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably the creation of national parks, digging of the panama canal, passage of new deal programs, and improving civil rights. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early. Kenya barris and rashida jones star in this family comedy series inspired by barriss real life. The final two episodes will air on thursday, april 30. The sevenpart documentary series, airing on consecutive nights in september, averaged 9. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. The reelz channel presents the roosevelts, a heavily inaccurate history of the family that reveals all of fdrs bill hader dirty secrets including him pretending to be in a wheelchair and.
The series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. It ostensibly covers from the birth of teddy until the death of eleanor, it in fact emphasizes franklin roosevelt foremost. Ezra kleins popular vox youtube show has made the jump to netflix with 20 new episodes that seek to. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Every time i finished watching an episode it felt like when you are done. A film by ken burns coming to pbs september 14, 2014. I can revisit this series over and over and still discover new things about one of. The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. Actors read lines of various historical figures and a series of noted commentators give.
The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. An intimate history, with professor dan breen part five the rising road. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. 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, a sevenpart documentary by ken burns weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. Although folks adore ken burns series on the civil war and it will no doubt be his most famous series, to me this one on the roosevelts is as good.