HISTORY Slates New Projects with Bill Clinton, Doris Kearns Goodwin

HISTORY is collaborating with former U.S. President Bill Clinton on a new documentary series and is expanding its partnerships with Appian Way, RadicalMedia and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

On the heels of the success of Washington, HISTORY is again working with Goodwin on two new event miniseries, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, based upon her most recent book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times. The three-part Lincoln (working title) will be produced by Nutopia and Pastimes Productions. The two-part Theodore Roosevelt (working title) will be executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio from RadicalMedia, Appian Way Productions and Pastimes Productions. A+E Networks will represent the worldwide distribution rights.

These presidential series are in addition to the previously announced six-hour miniseries event, Grant, premiering May 25.

HISTORY has also ordered a second season of The Men Who Built America from Appian Way Productions and Stephen David Entertainment, executive produced by DiCaprio.

The new series with Clinton “will explore the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union,” HISTORY said in a statement.

“HISTORY is doubling down on its commitment to invest in premium historical programming that showcases the compelling stories of those who have shaped our nation,” said Eli Lehrer, executive VP and general manager for HISTORY. “We are truly honored to grow our partnerships with present-day icons like President Clinton, Leo and Doris to utilize their unique insider perspectives to help bring these incredible stories to life.”

“Understanding our past provides a pathway for our future, which is why I’m so glad to be partnering again with HISTORY to tell the remarkable stories of some of our best past presidents,” Goodwin said. “To truly appreciate how Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt handled extreme national crises and overcame heart-wrenching personal adversities can reassure us that as trying as our situation is now today, our country and our people have endured and prevailed through other tremendously trying times.”