The Roosevelts: An Intimate History(2014)
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.
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Season 1
7 episodes • 2014Avg: 9.6
Season 1
7 episodes • 2014Avg: 9.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Get Action (1858-1901) | Sep 14, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 2 | In the Arena (1901-1910) | Sep 15, 2014 | 10.0 |
| 3 | The Fire of Life (1910-1919) | Sep 16, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 4 | The Storm (1920-1933) | Sep 17, 2014 | 10.0 |
| 5 | The Rising Road (1933-1939) | Sep 18, 2014 | 10.0 |
| 6 | The Common Cause (1939-1944) | Sep 19, 2014 | 10.0 |
| 7 | A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962) | Sep 20, 2014 | 10.0 |
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