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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.7/10
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
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.
This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, History, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and History.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
David McCullough
Self - Historian
Meryl Streep
Eleanor Roosevelt (voice)
Edward Herrmann
Franklin Roosevelt (voice)
Paul Giamatti
Theodore Roosevelt (voice)
Theodore Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self - Historian
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Miniseries
7 Episodes • Aired 2014-09-13
No season overview provided for this season.