Close to Home
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt: Close to Home is an overview of the inspirational life of Eleanor Roosevelt and highlights her dedication as champion of social justice and racial equality. The film, which won the United Nations Association Film Festival Award in 2013, introduces viewers to Val-Kill, the home of this extraordinary American who became a world leader in human rights and creator of the UDHR.
Eleanor Roosevelt: Close to Home is an overview of the inspirational life of Eleanor Roosevelt and highlights her dedication as champion of social justice and racial equality. The film, which won the United Nations Association Film Festival Award in 2013, introduces viewers to Val-Kill, the home of this extraordinary American who became a world leader in human rights and creator of the UDHR. The remarkable modesty, independence, and humanitarian leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt are reflected in the Cottage rooms, furnishings and surroundings. No other place allows visitors to connect with, rediscover and appreciate anew this woman whose influence is still so widely felt.
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The film is captioned. Asisted listening devices are available upon request.
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