The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

A stately, absorbing historical portrait that moves slowly through a century of public and private lives, rich in archival detail and quiet emotional force.

Created by

Ken Burns

Genres

Documentary, History, War & politics

Starring

Peter Coyote, David McCullough, Meryl Streep

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, family, politics, class

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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