An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. 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 extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt come to life with ken burnss the. Eastern, before unspooling its next six installments at the same time every. Apr 18, 2014 take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years. Nov 25, 2014 the roosevelts an intimate history soundtrack cd details and availability. The only thing i have a small problem is the length. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the office of the presidency. 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. 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 soundtrack cd details and availability. The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. Ward 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. 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. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. 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. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. 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. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg date. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the.
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. 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. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii.
More questions for filmmaker ken burns on 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, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. An intimate history which aired in the fall of 2014. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. 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. An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. Date the roosevelts an intimate history 2014 1080p bluray x264handjobrartv 73. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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.
I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. 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. Awardwinning documentarian burns profiles three members of one of. Take an intimate look at a family saga spanning two world wars and more than 100 years.
This book was a companion piece to the pbs documentary the roosevelts. 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. 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. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. The extraordinary lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt c. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. The roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01 video. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
Documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythenumbers historical doc cant always muster. An intimate history hardcover,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. An intimate history 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. Sep 21, 2014 the roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. The rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts. I love the way they make some parts narrated as if a person from that era is talking.
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. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. Sep 12, 2014 documentary filmmaker ken burnss latest pbs opus, the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 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. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. Sep 10, 2014 on september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. One of the most interesting stories in the series, therefore, doesnt belong to a president but to margaret suckley voiced excellently by patricia clarkson. 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. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. Theodore roosevelt would push past childhood frailty, outpace depression, survive terrible griefand transform the.
The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. A documentary that weaves together the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three. As youngsters in the gilded age, theodore, franklin and eleanor confront difficult challenges and become major forces in creating a more just society. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster. An intimate history is a wonderful look at the history of one of the greatest american dynasties. 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. Watch the roosevelts an intimate history s01 e01 part 01. The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts.