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2000150 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Life Stories

Eleanor Roosevelt

2000150 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Rare home movies and commentary from biographers and family members reveal Eleanor Roosevelt's commitment to social justice and human rights.

Social Justice Life Stories

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Rare home movies and commentary from biographers and family members reveal Eleanor Roosevelt's commitment to social justice and human rights.

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Sue Williamsdirector

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Alfre Woodard

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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Kathryn Dietzcast

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Eleanor Roosevelt navigated personal challenges, including a troubled childhood and a complex marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The documentary features rare home movies and contemporary footage that illustrate her life. Biographers Blanche Wiesen Cook, Allida Black, and Geoffrey C. Ward provide context for her advocacy for social justice and human rights. Reflections from her surviving relatives add depth to her role as First Lady of the United States and her commitment to equality.

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