First Ladies - Season 1 - Eps 4: Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created arguably the most formidable political partnership in American history. Eleanor’s desolate childhood sowed the seeds of a life devoted to standing up for the poor and dispossessed. By the time she reached the White House, she was at the forefront of efforts to ease the suffering caused by the Great Depression and a leader of the campaign for civil rights.
About First Ladies
Title: First Ladies
First Air Date: 2020-10-04
Last Air Date: 2020-11-22
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.3/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: CNN
Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
Production Companies: October Films
Synopsis
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Cast
Robin Wright
Narrator
