An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. Burnss 29th film pulls in the sweep of american history from theodores. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. A contemporary retelling of the classic french story about arsene lupin, a gentleman thief and master of disguise. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. This book was a companion piece to the pbs documentary the roosevelts.
The roosevelt library and ken burns the roosevelts. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. We couldnt be happier with the audience we reached with country music, said burns. He is the author or coauthor of 18 books, including five companion books to the documentaries he has written. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. The docuseries tells the stories of three deeply flawed but hugely heroic individuals theodore.
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. As they have done in numerous collaborations the roosevelts. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the. In a reimagined history of the french revolution, the guillotines future inventor uncovers a disease that. 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. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the roosevelts.
Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. Streep, as eleanor roosevelt, brings her gifts for. An intimate history with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. 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. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in. Jan 01, 2014 i certainly didnt need to go to the gym while reading this book as it was massive and weighed probably 20 lbs before there were the kennedys there were the roosevelts and their family saga was just as interesting. 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. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. War, baseball, the tenth inning, prohibition, the dust bowl, and the roosevelts. The unhappy childhood of teddys niece and fdrs future wife, eleanor roosevelt. An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families.
Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. 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. Geoffrey champion ward born 1940 is an american editor, author, historian and writer of scripts for american history documentaries for public television. 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. 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. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. 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. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics.
Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. An intimate history are meryl streep and peter coyote. I certainly didnt need to go to the gym while reading this book as it was massive and weighed probably 20 lbs before there were the kennedys there were the roosevelts and their family saga was just as interesting. Franklin and eleanor roosevelt with their children in. In 2014, he was named winner of the caleb mills indiana history teacher of the year award by the indiana historical society. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. 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. Uncover the intimate history of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt with ken burns in the new series the roosevelts. 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. Uncover the intimate history of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt with ken burns in the roosevelts. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al.
An intimate history by geoffrey ward and ken burns, is a companion volume to an upcoming pbs series and is richly laden with images. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. An intimate history which aired in the fall of 2014. 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. 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. Teddy, of the oyster bay roosevelts, was an asthmatic, sickly boy who willed himself into vigorous action both physical and mental. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns.
Fdr prepares a reluctant america to enter world war ii. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. The film weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. 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 roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. 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. 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. Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss the roosevelts. He is past president of the indiana computer educators. 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.
Apr 18, 2014 take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. The islamic state of iraq and syria isis, also known as the islamic state in iraq and the levant isil, is a militant. An intimate history videos, featuring the roosevelts. An american family produces two presidents and a powerful first lady who bring unparalleled change and greater opportunity to the nation. Presents a portrait of a great american political family, discussing their impact on the united states and the personal struggles they overcame. 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. Fiji, finland, france, french guiana, french polynesia, french southern. A sweeping, richly illustrated narrative of a conflict fast retreating in memory, one that noted documentarian burns calls a lamentable chapter in history. The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster.
There have been so many documentaries on the three roosevelts theodore, franklin, and eleanor that when ken burns documentary was announced i. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day. The second film in the back to the future trilogy features our heroes marty and doc racing to revert a history bent. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept.
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