The read
It runs long at 2h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Sue WilliamsWriter
- Sue WilliamsDirector
Cast
- Alfre WoodardNarrator (voice)
- Eleanor RooseveltSelf (archive footage)