Season 1 in the arena 19011910 on directv theodore roosevelt becomes one of the most beloved presidents of the united states, building the panama canal and preserving american wilderness. Watch episode 1, where we will see get action 18581901, using our free live. Its one of my favourite buys and i can watch it over and over. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt. 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. 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. The ken burns documentary series about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america, opens with the early. On wednesday, august 10, 1921, franklin roosevelt returns from a day of outdoor activities to relax on the back p. An intimate history get action 18581901 season 1,ep. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns.
Having said that, the family certainly did more for the lot of the working us citizen than anyone since, and the personal foibles are minor compared to some of the antics of more recent incumbents. 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 episodes, get episode information, recaps and. The documentary covers all aspects of the family, the good and the bad, and paints a realistic picture of the family and people. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Fdr runs for vice president in 1920 and, while his ticket loses, his future appears bright. Season 1, episode 1 tvpg cc hd cc sd from pbs and ken burns a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. An intimate history season 1 episode 6 the common cause 19391944 fdr shatters the thirdterm tradition, struggles to prepare a reluctant country to enter world war ii and, after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, helps set the course toward allied victory. An intimate history season 1, episode 4 the storm 1920 1933. Actors read lines of various historical figures and a series of noted commentators give background. No i havent quite finished this lengthy and intimate look at the roosevelts yet but already, there is much to say. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. An intimate history, expertly employs all of these usual methodologies to delve into one of americas most politically influential power families. In typical burns fashion, the miniseries is immense in length and scope, boasting 14 hours broken into seven episodes and covering.
The roosevelts an intimate history season 1 3,483 8. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Season 1 the roosevelts get action 18581901 examine the early lives of theodore roosevelt and his. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in ameri. The roosevelts an intimate history get season 1 on youtube. An intimate history season 1, the 14hour documentary series from ken burns covers the history and influences the family had from the birth of theodore roosevelt in 18. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. The roosevelts an intimate history episode 5 dvd only ebay. The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 2 by ken burns. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores.
Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. From pbs and ken burns ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. The sheltered youth of his 5th cousin, franklin delano roosevelt. An intimate history tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary.
From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. Awardwinning documentarian burns profiles three members of one of americas premier political families. This sevenpart, fourteen hour film follows the roosevelts. Season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42.
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