The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

Season 1 Episode 5: The Rising Road (1933-1939)

FDR brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the Depression, his sweeping New Deal restores the people’s self-confidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Eleanor rejects the traditional role of first lady, becomes her husband’s liberal conscience and a sometimes controversial political force.

Genre:

Documentary, History, War & Politics

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

7

Cast:

Peter Coyote, David McCullough, Meryl Streep

Quality:

HD

Duration:

117 min

First Air:

2014

Rating:

7.8