This is a family history that is a sweeping drama, rich with stories of personal and political power, sex, love and death, said beth. The curriculum for the roosevelts explores these lives and the transformative events that surrounded them through classroom lessons that explore the history. The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. No i havent quite finished this lengthy and intimate look at the roosevelts yet but already, there is much to say. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. President theodore roosevelt sitting in a chair and holding a document. Progeny of a mid17th century dutch immigrant to new amsterdam, many members of the family became locally prominent in new. This film pulls you back into the past in such a big and complete way that i havent felt in a very long time. The roosevelts, documentary series on pbs the new york times. An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. Ken burns does not out eleanor roosevelt in new pbs series. 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 tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single. Provided to youtube by tunecore t r rag david cieri the roosevelts an intimate history a film by ken burns original score. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c.
Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. An intimate history, expertly employs all of these usual methodologies to delve into one of americas most politically influential power families. One family taught us the value of altruism, the power of perseverance, and the virtue of courage. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. An intimate history, which begins sunday on pbs, tells in. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. Emmyaward winning filmmaker ken burns has been making films for 30 years. Like other burns series, this one consists of the roving camera over photos, lots of interviews as well as important celebrity impersonations of the particulars. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. 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. Seventy years after fdrs death, it is apparently too soon to ask burns et al.
Still, there are a few things just too glaring to hide or treat with discretion in 2014, though burns. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. A products availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards. Ken burns has produced such awardwinning film documentaries for pbs as. An intimate history tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits. The roosevelts quote quiz the three most famous members of the roosevelt family theodore, franklin and eleanor not only made an indelible mark on the history of america, they left us with a lot of memorable sayings, quotes and pieces of advice. The roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to hagiography. Documentary filmmaker ken burns discusses his new documentary series the roosevelts.
Part history and part biography because their lives were so entwined with world events, the roosevelts. In typical burns fashion, the miniseries is immense in length and scope, boasting 14 hours broken into seven episodes and covering. Jul 22, 2014 this is an intimate history, says burns, not a tabloid history. An intimate history, which chronicles the lives of. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. Ken burns does not out eleanor roosevelt in new pbs. An intimate history 2014, a chronicle of the careers of u. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical influencers. Pbs film quote the roosevelts is ken burns at his best. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary by ken burns, will repeat beginning thursday, march 26 on pbs.
It covers the lives and times of the roosevelt family, including theodore roosevelt, a republican and the 26th president of the united states. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. People today need to know that there was once not so long ago a family like the roosevelts that used their name and influence not to further grow their wealth. The roosevelts, says burns, was not an easy film to make. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. Lots of historical detail in evenhanded, traditional docu. 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. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century. The lives of the three great roosevelts teddy, franklin and eleanor are captured in this series. Sep 06, 2014 its ken burnss documentary the roosevelts. States burns, the roosevelts have played significant roles in other stories weve told before, from the national parks to world war ii. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962.
T he subtitle of ken burns newest pbs megaseries the roosevelts an intimate history is at once obvious and ironic. The only stumbles come during prolonged narrations of the three deaths, which come across like the burns. The roosevelts were not made for a 140character world. The film starts with theodore roosevelts birth in 1858 and ends with the 1962. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. Ken burns, that maker of great american documentaries, has made a 14hour documentary about three great americans. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. Bank of america is proud to sponsor, the roosevelts.
The roosevelts an intimate history a film by ken burns. Listen to your favorite songs from the roosevelts an intimate history a film by ken burns original score by david cieri now. Original release, september 14 20140914 september 20, 2014 20140920. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. An intimate history videos, featuring the roosevelts. An intimate history last week, keeping in mind that these pbs documentary series are usually a heavy bit of american mythmaking, sanitizing some facts in offering a particular version of history. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. An intimate history pbs, sunday, 8 etpt times may vary out of four. There are no upcoming broadcasts of this program in the next two weeks. The filmmakers 14hour marathon has a psychological subtlety and depth. 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 is a 2014 american documentary film directed and produced by ken burns. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Jan 01, 2014 i really dont know which is better the roosevelts. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u.
Each episode will be repeated nightly and the series will be available on demand on. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, and their 100year influence on american history and politics. 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. 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. Since the lives of the family members intersected, this is not a film that is separated into three parts. His latest work as pbss documentarian darling, the roosevelts. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts. The roosevelts leaves us in the realm of hagiography. The roosevelts miniseries wikipedia republished wiki 2.
Like all of burns films it does an excellent job of fleshing out its subject and placing it or rather them into the context of american history. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of theodore. The roosevelt family is an american business and political family from new york whose members have included two united states presidents, a first lady, and various merchants, politicians, inventors, clergymen, artists, and socialites. 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, will air as twohour episodes over seven nights, beginning september 14, 2014 at 7. Learn more about the team behind the making of the roosevelts. Tireless documentary warrior ken burns is bringing the roosevelts. 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. An intimate history 7disc set dvd video movie ken burns lives. The roosevelts an intimate history a film by ken burns 7 dvds see more like this. This did shortchange teddys portion of the film just a tad but even still, it really delves into them all in depth unlike any other biography on any of the roosevelts. 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. An intimate history a film by ken burns the roosevelts. 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.
Ken burns the roosevelts, an intimate history synopsis. What ken burns new film gets rightand wrongabout the. The series was essentially completed when an eightsecond clip. The emperor of all maladies 2015, about the history of the eponymous disease.
An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. Have you been watching the latest ken burns production the roosevelts. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical. And the course of history was forever changed by their actions. Once you finish all 14 hours, youre sorry to see them go. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great. It covers more than a century and encompasses the civil war, world war. It focusses on theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt and the roles they played in world history. An intimate history is a 14hour documentary that takes audiences on a journey through more than a 100 years of history, writes bob fisher. The museum galleries are full, and the parking lots are overflowing. Roosevelt library and museum has experienced an overwhelming upsurge in interest.
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