Synopsis

At thirty-nine, afflicted by polio; at fifty, President. This is the story of a resolute man who guided the United States through two defining crises: the Depression and World War II. Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as president for longer than any other, and his influence continues to shape our perception of government and the office itself. A film by acclaimed filmmaker David Grubin. This initial episode examines FDR's formative years. Born into privilege, little in his youth hinted at the