His latest work as pbss documentarian darling, the roosevelts. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a. An intimate history pbs, sunday, 8 etpt times may vary out of four. The roosevelts were not made for a 140character world. Peter zelikow, foreign affairsbecause it offers a rare insight into the workings of franklin delano roosevelt s wartime diplomacy, this book is the classic account of fdrs foreign policy during world war ii, examining how harry hopkins, his friend and confidant, became the presidents point man with stalin. An intimate history critics consensus clearly a labor of love for ken burns, the roosevelts makes for compelling viewing and admires its subjects without stooping to hagiography. Aug 30, 2014 director ken burns and writer geoffrey c. The author was a successful playwright who served as one of fdrs speechwriters alongside hopkins for nearly five years.
An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. For those who prefer reading to watching, historian geoffrey c. 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. An intimate history by ken burns ken burns epic sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics, into a single narrative for the first time. This book pays well deserved tribute to the three remarkable roosevelts and makes a wonderful read. Pbs film quote the roosevelts is ken burns at his best. Actors including paul giamatti and meryl streep put on. Once you finish all 14 hours, youre sorry to see them go. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts. This a heavy book not in its prose, which streams clearly along through short and generously illustrated chapters, but in its coffeetable heft. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c. An intimate history hardcover,an extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nationthe tiein volume to the pbs documentary to air in the fall of 2014.
It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Especially surprised at what theodore, a republican, did for the little people. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. This book was a companion piece to the pbs documentary the roosevelts. An extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation the tiein volume to the pbs documentary to air in the fall of 2014. An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt.
The civil war 1990 was hailed as the best series of its kind since the world at war. Sep 10, 2014 3 roosevelts come alive in pbs documentary, ken burns best yet a 14hour biography of theodore, eleanor and franklin delano starts sunday. While im critical of burns political agenda, i dont see anyone arguing his ability to make history both intimate and fascinating, enough to keep your attention for all of its 14 hours. This sevenpart documentary series chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The insight into the obstacles all 3 roosevelts overcame is fascinating. Theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter. Tonight is the series conclusion, and i highly recommend you watch it. An intimate history by geoffrey ward and ken burns, is a companion volume to an upcoming pbs series and is richly laden with images. Ucr common house elliott, lange noordstraat 48, middelburg. During those years, the roosevelts helped shaped history, notably the creation of national parks, digging of the panama canal, passage of new deal programs, and improving civil rights. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Vivid storytelling animates ken burnss the roosevelts. Roosevelt and hopkins, an intimate history revised edition by robert e.
Ward, distilling more than thirty years of thinking and writing about the roosevelts, and the acclaimed filmmaker ken burns help us understand for the first. How they must be all turning in their respective graves. An intimate history, which tells the story of teddy, eleanor and franklin roosevelt. Like all of burns films it does an excellent job of fleshing out its subject and placing it or rather them into the context of american history. Burns and ward not only introduce us to the diverse projects and achievements of the new deal. Its not surprising that some of the character flaws and even questionable political decisions are glossed over, but this is not without its acknowledgment of such. 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. Sep 12, 2014 ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. An intimate history which aired in the fall of 2014. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. While the roosevelts focuses mostly on the expansive political and institutional influence of the family, its best moments are the ones that humanize these individuals and imbue them with real feelings, fears, and vulnerabilities a photo in a textbook cant evoke. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great.
Ward and filmmaker ken burns have produced a book version, subtitled an intimate history. Roosevelt and hopkins, an intimate history revised. Ken burnss new tv documentary on the roosevelts has the. 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. Ward, historian and screenwriter, is the author of sixteen books. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a bythe. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. President theodore roosevelt with his family, 1903. No i havent quite finished this lengthy and intimate look at the roosevelts yet but already, there is much to say. In 2019, the presidency of the usa has nothing at all in common with the roosevelts. An extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nationthe tiein volume to the pbs documentary to air in the fall of 2014. For his latest pbs project, ken burns brings us the roosevelts.
Questia read the fulltext online edition of roosevelt and hopkins, an intimate history 1948. Roosevelt and hopkins an intimate history internet. The 14hour series follows the trio for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. An intimate history by geoffrey ward and ken burns ken burns is americas premier storyteller. This is public history, stories most americans are familiar with, done in a very personal way. This handsome, engaging, revelatory book is an intimate history of three extraordinary individuals from the same extraordinary familytheodore, eleanor. An extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history. This is a family history that is a sweeping drama, rich with stories of personal and political power, sex, love and death, said beth. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. The deaths of each is also highlighted, as well as their respective impact on politics and history. Ward share their perspectives on the remarkable lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, which come toget. An intimate history is a chronological look at the centurylong roosevelt legacy.
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 consecutive nights. An intimate history, expertly employs all of these usual methodologies to delve into one of americas most politically influential power families. Babette and i both really enjoy learning about history and biographies of famous people. Thankfully enigma books has now brought this landmark back to life. My wife and i have been glued to the new ken burns series the roosevelts. An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the most remarkable of all american families. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical influencers. An intimate history is robert sherwoods 1948 pulitzer prizewinning biography of franklin roosevelt and harry hopkins a close friend and adviser to fdr. An intimate history, a masterpiece even by his standards.
Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of. In typical burns fashion, the miniseries is immense in length and scope, boasting 14 hours broken into seven episodes and covering. An intimate history hardcover, an extraordinarily vivid and personal portrait of americas greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation the tiein volume to the pbs documentary to air in the fall of 2014. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential. Ken burns new film the roosevelts is 14 hours long. An intimate history, ken burns looks at one of the. Jan 01, 2014 i certainly didnt need to go to the gym while reading this book as it was massive and weighed probably 20 lbs before there were the kennedys there were the roosevelts and their family saga was just as interesting. Between them, theodore and franklin roosevelt would occupy the white house for nineteen of the first fortyfive years of. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. I urge anyone with an interest in history to watch this magnificent show.
This book pays welldeserved tribute to the three remarkable roosevelts and makes a wonderful read. Burns has made typically dry history very relatable. Sign up to get updates about the film and future projects from ken burns and. Jul 22, 2014 for his latest pbs project, ken burns brings us the roosevelts. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. An intimate history by ken burns ucr and rsc invite you to a public showing and discussion of the rising road, the roosevelts in the depression years part 5 of ken burnss epic sevenpart documentary the roosevelts.
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