The film, Hyde Park on the Hudson

Hyde Park on the Hudson refers to  FDR's family vacation home and sanctuary.  The movie takes place the  weekend the Royal Couple of England spent with the Pres. and his family there.  The visit was significant for several reasons.  This was the first time any British Monarch had stepped foot on American soil since 1776.  The invitation came from FDR (Bill Murray) to the Royal couple in June 1939,  just  prior to Britain going to war with Germany.  FDR's motivation was to mitigate America's  strong anti-British & isolationist attitudes.  King George VI was cognizant of the gravity of the visit.  The King hoped to garner U.S. suppot with its impending war.  Upon arriving, Queen Elizabeth wanted to know why they call it Hyde Park, "We have a Hyde Park and it is all too confusing."  I was  confused that this seminal interaction was narrated by Daisy, (Laura Linney) one of FDR's mistresses.   Daisy, a distant cousin of FDR had an intimate and complicit relationship with FDR.  I was charmed by the bond forged between the two world figures.  FDR made the droll comment "I didn't know the British people voted for their King."  The movie was at its best when the King & President were in each other's company.  I didn't care for the sister wives storyline between Daisy & Missy, FDR's secretary.  The nostaglic look back showed a time when the press could be reigned in and the only the wife & mother could yell at the President.  The film captured a folcrum in U.S. history and I was greatly entertained. Unfortunately, the camera's focus came from one of FDR's secrets best left hidden.