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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)

Biography · Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating: 8.8 (2,947 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel · Thirteen · WETA+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

8.41 avg 7 episodes 8.3 → 8.4 113 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Get Action	8.3	198
2	In The Arena	8.4	186
3	The Fire of Life	8.5	180
4	The Storm	8.4	162
5	The Rising Road	8.4	174
6	The Common Cause	8.5	164
7	A Strong and Active Faith	8.4	144