Eleanor Roosevelt (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.
Director: Sue Williams
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: January 10, 2000
Cast
- Alfre Woodard - Narrator (voice)
- Eleanor Roosevelt - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Howard Sharp
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sue Williams
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eleanor Roosevelt about?
- 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.
- Who directed Eleanor Roosevelt?
- Eleanor Roosevelt was directed by Sue Williams.
- Who stars in Eleanor Roosevelt?
- Eleanor Roosevelt stars Alfre Woodard, Eleanor Roosevelt.
- How long is Eleanor Roosevelt?
- Eleanor Roosevelt has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Eleanor Roosevelt?
- Eleanor Roosevelt is a Documentary, History film.