Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most revered and influential Americans of this century. The subject of hundreds of books and countless plays, films, and television programs, he has become an icon for an entire generation. Until this definitive 4-hour documentary based on two books by senior creative consultant and FDR biographer Geoffrey Ward, the personal motivations and physical and emotional trails that marked his life remained elusive. By interviewing dozens of those who knew FDR or had chronicled his career, by uncovering rare and previously unseen footage of his public appearances and private life, and by weaving them together in a taut and compelling narrative beautifully read by David McCullough, writer/producer David Grubin presents the most complete account to date for Mr. Roosevelt. For this achievement, a Peabody Award was presented to David Grubin Productions and The American Experience for FDR.
- Created by
- David Grubin
- Origin
- US
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 7 votes
Cast
David McCulloughNarrator
Franklin D. RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
Eleanor RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
James RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
Geoffrey C. WardSelf — Biographer- Curtis RooseveltSelf — Grandson
Doris Kearns GoodwinSelf — Biographer
Blanche Wiesen CookSelf — Eleanor Roosevelt Biographer- Bronson ChanlerSelf — Hudson Valley Neighbor
- Edna GurewitschSelf — Roosevelt Family Friend
