Title:
TR / David Grubin Productions, Inc. film for American experience ; written by David Grubin & Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by David Grubin ; WGBH Educational Foundation.
ISBN:
9781415738474
Edition:
Full screen version.
Publication Information:
Alexandria, VA : PBS Home Video, 2008.
Hollywood, CA. : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (216 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally broadcast in 1996 as part of the television series, The American experience.
One disc of a ten disc set.
DVD special feature : Teachers guide (PDF).
DVD, NTSC, region 1; 5.1 surround.
Contents:
Part one: Introduction -- The long campaign -- Politics and tragedy -- Civil and military service. Part two: The bully pulpit -- The Panama Canal -- First family and reelection. Introduction -- Part 3: The good fight -- Conservation -- Peace and marriage -- Ending the Presidency -- Part four: Black care -- Elections and explorations -- World War I -- Death of a lion.
Summary:
A deft politician and skillful diplomat, TR's magnetic personality and genius for publicity made him a legend in his own time. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, this is an engaging portrait of the private man and the president who created the modern American presidency.
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Language Note:
Closed-captioned for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Audience:
MPAA Rating: Not rated; Canadian rating G.
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Performer:
Host, David McCullough.
Production Credits:
Cinematography, James Callanan, William B. McCullough, Roger Phenix ; editor, Howard Sharp, Geof Bartz ; music, Michael Bacon ; narrator, Jason Robards.
OCLC Number:
ocn244251640
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
