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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Ken Burns · Series · 2014
If you loved The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, you appreciate how epic American narratives are shaped by complex family legacies and power.
Books on the same thread
Alexander Hamilton
Ron Chernow · Book · 2016
Explores: American Revolution, Founding Fathers, Political Intrigue.
Like The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, this biography explores the immense personal influence of a founding political figure, providing a definitive look at the architect of a nation.
The Power Broker
Robert A. Caro · Book · 1975
Explores: Power Dynamics, Urban Development, Political Influence.
Much like the power dynamics depicted in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, this work examines how a single individual can reshape the landscape of American public life and policy.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait
Pete Souza · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: Leadership.
This collection mirrors the intimate behind-the-scenes access that defined The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, offering a visual record of the weight and humanity of the modern American presidency.
A Promised Land
Barack Obama · Book · 2020
Shares a thread with The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: Leadership.
Fans of the presidential focus in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History will appreciate this deeply personal account of leadership, which captures the private struggles behind a monumental public life.
Films on the same thread
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
Explores: Sisterhood, Female ambition, Artistic expression.
While fictional, this story captures the same focus on family bonds and individual ambition during pivotal eras of American history found in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann · Film · 2022
Explores: Fame and Fortune, Exploitation, The American Dream.
This film explores the complicated intersection of fame and personal identity, echoing the biographical depth and character-driven focus present throughout The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Unbroken
Film · 2014
Shares a thread with The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: Overcoming Adversity.
This survival epic shares the biographical focus on resilience and the endurance of the human spirit that anchors the historical narrative in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Lincoln
Steven Spielberg · Film · 2012
Explores: American Civil War, Presidential Leadership, Abolitionism.
This drama captures the immense moral courage and political maneuvering of a legendary president, mirroring the historical weight and leadership themes explored in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.
Podcasts on the same thread
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Political scandal, Archival research, Cultural impact.
If you valued the deep archival research of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, this podcast series provides a similar level of investigative rigor into the consequential moments of history.
American History Tellers
Audible · Podcast · 2026
Explores: historical deep-dives, American cultural evolution, human-interest historical perspectives.
This podcast series expands on the narrative historical approach of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, using immersive storytelling to connect the lives of individuals to broader societal changes.
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Common questions
How long is the documentary series The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is a seven-part documentary series that spans fourteen hours of total runtime. It provides an extensive narrative covering the lives of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt across more than a century of American history.
Does The Roosevelts: An Intimate History cover all three main family members together?
Yes, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is the first major documentary series to interweave the individual stories of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt into a single, cohesive narrative. It follows the trio as members of the most prominent family in American politics.
What time period does The Roosevelts: An Intimate History cover?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History follows the family for more than a century. The documentary begins with the birth of Theodore Roosevelt in 1858 and continues through the lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, documenting their influence on American politics over that extended timeframe.
Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History a multi-part series?
Yes, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is a seven-part documentary television series directed by Ken Burns. It chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt by weaving their personal and political journeys into one comprehensive narrative spanning over one hundred years of history.