The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 14, 2014
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
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  1. abeaujard
    Sep 19, 2014
    5
    Has it's ups and downs. Almost boring in it's detail. Very one sided and hesitant to address the more controversial aspects of FDR and Eleanor's personalities. Nothing here to offend and it will soon be part of the endless PBS pledge drive programming.

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#11 Best TV Season of 2014
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#99 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
    Sep 22, 2014
    91
    It’s beautiful work that speaks to the storytelling power of Burns. This isn’t just a history lesson; it’s cinema.
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Sep 15, 2014
    90
    It’s a fascinating documentary that’ll make you want to devour it all, no matter where you start.
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  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 12, 2014
    100
    It’s a remarkable piece of filmmaking that fully rises to the occasion of its remarkable subjects. Television’s new season is upon us, but this is an achievement for all seasons.
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