The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is a 2014 documentary series created by Ken Burns. It stars Peter Coyote, David McCullough and Meryl Streep.
Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.
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What is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History about?
Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.
When was The Roosevelts: An Intimate History released?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History was released on 14 September 2014.
How many episodes does The Roosevelts: An Intimate History have?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History has 7 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History was created by Ken Burns.
Where can I watch The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Stream: PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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Cast
- Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice)
- David McCullough as Self - Historian
- Meryl Streep as Eleanor Roosevelt (voice)
- Edward Herrmann as Franklin Roosevelt (voice)
- Paul Giamatti as Theodore Roosevelt (voice)
- Theodore Roosevelt as Self (archive footage)
- Doris Kearns Goodwin as Self - Historian
- Franklin D. Roosevelt as Self (archive footage)
- John Lithgow as James Roosevelt (voice)
- Eleanor Roosevelt as Self (archive footage)