American Experience - S13E01: The Rockefellers (1)

Name: The Rockefellers (1)
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2000-10-17
Duration: 55 min

Oct 17, 2000DocumentarySeason 13, Episode 1

A dramatic two-part profile of the Rockefellers, a family whose name is synonymous with wealth, begins. Part 1 traces how John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) struck oil (figuratively) in the 1860s and parlayed it into a corporate behemoth that the Supreme Court had to break up in 1911. It also examines how he and his son John D. Jr. (1874-1960) lived with that money -- and the hatred it engendered. The family's strategy: philanthropy. David Ogden Stiers narrates.

All Episodes - Season 13

01The Rockefellers (1)Oct 17, 2000 02The Rockefellers (2)Oct 24, 2000 03Secrets of a Master BuilderOct 30, 2000 04Return with HonorNov 13, 2000 05Streamliners: America's Last TrainsFeb 05, 2001 06Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the WhirlwindFeb 12, 2001 07Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part IFeb 19, 2001 08Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part IIFeb 20, 2001 09Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part IIIFeb 21, 2001 10Scottsboro: An American TragedyApr 02, 2001 11Fatal FloodApr 16, 2001 12Stephen FosterApr 23, 2001

American Experience S13E01 Synopsis

American Experience "The Rockefellers (1)" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2000-10-17, this episode is part of Season 13 of American Experience. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. A dramatic two-part profile of the Rockefellers, a family whose name is synonymous with wealth, begins. Part 1 traces how John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) struck oil (figuratively) in the 1860s and parlayed it into a corporate behemoth that the Suprem...