Atlantic Crossing
The incredible, true story of the Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha’s efforts to support her country during World War II. After a headlong flight from the Nazis, she was forced to part from her husband and cross the Atlantic Ocean to seek refuge in the United States. There, she soon found herself involved in a close relationship with the President of the United States: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Overview
The incredible, true story of the Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha’s efforts to support her country during World War II. After a headlong flight from the Nazis, she was forced to part from her husband and cross the Atlantic Ocean to seek refuge in the United States. There, she soon found herself involved in a close relationship with the President of the United States: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Silje Hopland Eik
Producer
Episodes
1. The Attack
Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and her husband Prince Olav visit U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939. A year later they must flee the Nazi invasion of their country.
2. Thronefall
Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
3. Over The Atlantic
President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children.
Cast & Crew
Sofia Helin
Crown Princess Märtha
Kyle MacLachlan
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tobias Santelmann
Crown Prince Olav
Søren Pilmark
King Haakon: VII
Harriet Sansom Harris
Eleanor Roosevelt
Daniel Betts
Harry Hopkins
