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American Experience: FDR
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0841887051729
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: PBS Paramount
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: PBS Paramount
MPN: 705172
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: PBS Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 10, 2006
Running Time: 250 minutes
Studio: PBS Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 1994
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Excellent Documentary
Enjoyed this thoroughly. The story of a great man. Between his illness and Eleanor's reports, he seemed to have developed a great compassion for others. Our country was so fortunate to have such a leader during many worldwide trials. Very well done.
Rating: - Excellent PBS production
This is the best documentary on the life both pre white house and during the presidency of FDR that I have ever seen. The bits with the presidents grandson are especially insightful.
Rating: - He'd Never Be Elected Today!
As I wrote in my review on President Truman, President Roosevelt would be un-electable today. First, because he was the dreaded 'L' word--liberal, and proud of it.
Mr. Roosevelt's private life, combined with his physical handicap, would be picked apart and criticized by such as the 'fair and balanced' news commentators now. His manipulation of the American political system at the time would be roundly condemned today. Of course, it was what America needed at that time. President ... Read More
Rating: - A "Must-Have" for Roosevelt Aficionados
You could accuse the producers of this biography of fawning over FDR. In fairness, the presentation includes the less attractive elements of Roosevelt: his guile, his disingenuous nature, and, of course, his love life.
But it still expresses such admiration of Roosevelt's personal courage, wit, intelligence, and leadership qualities. Well, if the shoe fits, wear it. Roosevelt earns the title of "best president of the twentieth century." He saw us through the worst economic events ... Read More
Rating: - FDR
This was a touching biography. If you're an FDR fan, you'll want to have this.
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