The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

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.

First aired

2014-09-14

Genres

Documentary, History, War & Politics

Seasons

1 (7 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Ken Burns

Directed / written by

Ken Burns

TMDB rating

7.8/10 from 40 votes