FDR

FDR (1994)

7.2 270 min Movie
HistoryDocumentary

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.

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Cast

David McCullough David McCullough Narrator
Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Self (archive footage)
Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt Self (archive footage)
James Roosevelt James Roosevelt Self (archive footage)
Geoffrey C. Ward Geoffrey C. Ward Self — Biographer
Curtis Roosevelt Curtis Roosevelt Self — Grandson
Doris Kearns Goodwin Doris Kearns Goodwin Self — Biographer
Blanche Wiesen Cook Blanche Wiesen Cook Self — Eleanor Roosevelt Biographer
Bronson Chanler Bronson Chanler Self — Hudson Valley Neighbor
Edna Gurewitsch Edna Gurewitsch Self — Roosevelt Family Friend
Eleanor Roosevelt Seagraves Eleanor Roosevelt Seagraves Self — Granddaughter
Grenville Clark Grenville Clark Self (archive footage)

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