Hyde Park on Hudson

"Hyde Park on Hudson" tells the story of Franklin D. Roosevelt's unlikely bond with his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley and the 1939 visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Roosevelt's country estate in Hyde Park, New York. The film is based on Daisy's private journals and diaries, discovered after her death, and offers a unique perspective on an important historical event. It follows the quiet, shy Daisy as she forms a close relationship with the president, who confides in her that Top Cottage will be their shared refuge after his presidency, and explores how the visit of the British royal family affects the two countries' relations during World War II. The film is a nuanced portrayal of Roosevelt's personal life and his relationships with those closest to him.