The eightpart country music drew the biggest audience for a burns project since the roosevelts. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. It covers 104 years, between the birth of theodore 1858 and the. An intimate history will be available to stream on and other pbs platforms beginning this thursday, march 26. 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 in twohour blocks over seven. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to. Much of the first episode was filmed inside theodore roosevelt birthplace. Sep 06, 2014 the film makers 14hour marathon has a psychological subtlety and depth unprecedented on television sat 6 sep 2014 03. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. On september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. Franklin right, with his mother, sara delano roosevelt, in 1893. Ward, will debut nationwide on pbs on september 14.
It is an intimate human story about love, betrayal, family loyalty, personal courage and the conquest of fear. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. The sevenpart, fourteenhour series features the lives of theodore, eleanor, and franklin roosevelt. An intimate history is a 2014 american documentary film directed and produced by ken burns.
The roosevelts an intimate history dvd, 2014, 7disc set at the best online prices at ebay. 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. 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. Ken burns 14hour documentary, which aired on pbs, is out on bluray in a sevendisc set. 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 debuts on sunday on pbs stations as a sevennight documentary about theodore left, in 1885. The dvd and bluray include special features bonus videos, making of the roosevelts and deleted scenes with an. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of.
Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the epic. 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, but to serve the people. Sep 10, 2014 on september 14, 2014, pbs stations across the country will begin broadcasting the latest film by ken burns, the roosevelts. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. The soundtrack features 19 moving pieces of music from the film, and also includes excerpts from. 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. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. Original release, september 14 20140914 september 20, 2014 20140920. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the.
There have been fascinating comments about the roosevelts and their impact on history in this thread. Roosevelt, a democrat and the 32nd president of the united states, a cousin of theodore. The roosevelts will also be available on dvd and bluray september 16, 2014. An intimate history, a sevenpart documentary by ken burns weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt. An intimate history best tv you may not be watching september 17, 2014 sister rose patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from 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. Clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore.
An intimate history is probably one of the best ken burns modern documentaries. Emmyaward winning filmmaker ken burns has been making films for 30. It would be interesting to compare m with some recordings or sound film of eleanor. It covers the lives and times of the roosevelt family, including theodore roosevelt, a republican and the 26th president of the united states. Ward, responsible for the 14hour documentarys script, reveal the stories of us presidents theodore roosevelt and 5th cousin franklin delano roosevelt. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. 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.
Streamed live on sep 11, 2014 emmyaward winning filmmaker ken burns has been making films for 30 years. The roosevelts an intimate history dvd, 2014, 7disc set 61 product ratings. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and. If you havent been watching, i really recommend it. 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. Ken burns american history night on pbs plus bonus content for homebound teachers and students revealed. The roosevelts miniseries wikipedia republished wiki 2. Jan 01, 2014 geoffrey ward and ken burns published the roosevelts. An intimate history bluray release date september 16, 2014.
Theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt are the most prominent members. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Over the course of 14 hours, i found myself returning to a time in america that has long since past. Pbs and filmmaker ken burns announced today that the roosevelts. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. The filmmakers 14hour marathon has a psychological subtlety and depth unprecedented on television sat 6 sep 2014 03. An intimate history best tv you may not be watching september 17, 2014 sister rose patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. The roosevelts an intimate history dvd, 2014, 7disc set at the best online. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept.
I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. The roosevelts, ken burnss project, debuts on pbs the. 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. This film has a fine feel of history supported by a very clear narration. On sunday, september 14, 2014, pbs will begin to air the roosevelts. Pbs film quote the roosevelts is ken burns at his best. An intimate history a film by ken burns the roosevelts. Tonight is the last episode, but its also available to watch online. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been. Leadership through adversity by patrick ivers, film critic 2014, 7 twohour episodes on pbs director ken burns and biographer geoffrey c. Sep 20, 2014 this film pulls you back into the past in such a big and complete way that i havent felt in a very long time. A ken burns documentary about theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern america. An intimate history and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Sep 11, 2014 streamed live on sep 11, 2014 emmyaward winning filmmaker ken burns has been making films for 30 years.
From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. An intimate history tv miniseries 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In all matters relating to the three roosevelts, burns allows us to be the judge. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. Join guest host susan page for a conversation with ken burns about his latest film. His historical documentaries include jazz, the civil war, and the war. Ken burns s most ambitious and deeply moving documentary since the civil war. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns.
An intimate history, ken burnss sevenpart documentary about sorry, adamses, kennedys, clintons and bushes the most important political bloodline in american history. An intimate history, will air as twohour episodes over seven nights, beginning september 14, 2014 at 7. 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, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. An intimate history soundtrack cd,ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. 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. Have you been watching the latest ken burns production the roosevelts. An intimate history 2014 peter coyote at an event for the roosevelts. If parents can convince kids to watch a documentary with visuals composed of talkinghead interviews, historical images, and blackand. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The common cause 19391944 from season 1 at join sign up keep track of.
Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. An intimate history, a new sevenpart, 14hour documentary directed by burns and written by geoffrey c. I am absolutely enthralled its a sevenpart, 14 hour film that has been on pbs for two hours every night since last sunday night. Each episode will be repeated nightly and the series will be available on demand on. 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 chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most. 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. The book is based on ken burns highly regarded documentary film about theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelts personal lives. The latest ken burns opus for pbs brought strong viewership for the public broadcaster.
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