Eleanor Roosevelt (American Experience)

Eleanor Roosevelt (American Experience)

Documentary, History | Jan. 10, 2000

Eleanor Roosevelt struggled to overcome an unhappy childhood, betrayal in her marriage, a controlling mother-in-law, and gripping depressions — all the while staying true to her passion for social justice. This biography includes rare home movies, contemporary footage, and reflections from Eleanor’s closest surviving relatives, as well as biographers Blanche Wiesen Cook, Allida Black, and Geoffrey C. Ward, bringing to vibrant life one of the century’s most influential women.

Eleanor Roosevelt (American Experience)

Documentary, History | Jan. 10, 2000

Eleanor Roosevelt (American Experience)
Eleanor Roosevelt struggled to overcome an unhappy childhood, betrayal in her marriage, a controlling mother-in-law, and gripping depressions — all the while staying true to her passion for social justice. This biography includes rare home movies, contemporary footage, and reflections from Eleanor’s closest surviving relatives, as well as biographers Blanche Wiesen Cook, Allida Black, and Geoffrey C. Ward, bringing to vibrant life one of the century’s most influential women.
Producers
Original title Eleanor Roosevelt (American Experience)
Directors Sue Williams
Writers Sue Williams

Cast

Alfre Woodard

as Narrator

Eleanor Roosevelt

as Archive Footage