Eleanor Roosevelt

150 mins
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.

Alfre Woodard

Narrator (voice)

Eleanor Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Sue Williams

Director

Judith Vecchione

Executive Producer

Hilary Klotz

Associate Producer

Sue Williams

Producer

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