Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson (1997)

Documentary

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

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  • First Air Date: 1997-02-18
  • Last Air Date: 1997-02-19
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 2
  • Episode Runtime: 90 min.
  • Network: PBS
  • Director: Ken Burns

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    • Seasons

    • Season 1

      2 Episodes

    Cast

    • Sam Waterston

      Thomas Jefferson (voice)

    • Blythe Danner

      Martha Jefferson

    • Gwyneth Paltrow

      Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

    • Ossie Davis

      Narrator (voice)

    • Michael Potts

      Isaac

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