Product Details

• Actors: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Joe Morton, Michael Murphy, Linda Hunt
• Writers: Rocky Collins, Henry Hampton
• Producers: Katy Mostoller, Michael Rossi, Rocky Collins, Tracy Heather Strain
• Format: Box set, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 4
• Studio: Pbs Home Video
• VHS Release Date: June 9, 1998
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0780618750
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,486 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This continuing series looks at two towering members of an American dynasty who shaped the destiny of the country. Teddy Roosevelt profiles a man who typified America's mood at the turn of the last century--confident, exuberant and involving. Now, discover both the heroic and tragic sides of Roosevelt's character--the boundless energy that drove him, and the bleak emotions he tried hard to suppress. Great challenges define a great president, and in FDR, you'll examine Franklin Delano Roosevelt's incredible strengths and his ability to inspire Americans struggling to cope with the Great Depression and entry into World War II. Meet the man whose powerful leadership led to the restoration and hope of a nation.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous in every way, December 10, 2000

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Experience: The Presidents Collection, Vol. 2 (Theodore Roosevelt/FDR/Franklin Delano Roosevelt) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The American Experience series is one of the stellar viewing experiences on television. When they focus on the Presidents, the show assumes even more gravity. These two volumes focus on Theodore Roosevelt and FDR, two of the greatest Presidents of the 20th century. The T.R. documentary is particularly strong in his younger years and the photography is gorgeous, especially around Sagamore Hill, his Long Island home. David McCullough's narration is, as always, masterful.

The FDR segment is oustanding. They open with the radio flash of Roosevelt's death and for those of us who were not yet born, it's as if we are magically transported back to April 12, 1945. Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin is a joy throughout, as she weaves her commentary and perspective into the fabric of the narration. For all of us who revere Franklin Roosevelt, this is the quintessential documentary on his life and times. The music is buoyant, poignant and memorable - it mirrors Franklin Roosevelt in every way. The two best American Experience Presidential profiles are undoubtedly this one on FDR and their 1990 look at LBJ, also available on Amazon.