Second of a four-part documentary portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt , arguably one of the greatest
American Presidents and an outstandingfigure of the 20th century. Fear Itself. At the age of 39, Roosevelt becomes crippled by polio, so beginning a twofold personal battle - to rehabilitate his body and also his flagging political career. Never a man to accept defeat easily, Roosevelt is determined to teach himself to walk again. Narrated by author and historian David McCollough. See today's choices.