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Thomas Jefferson

1h 30m1 SeasonTMDb 7.5

Documentary

EnglishEnded

1 · Part 1

2 · Part 2

Crew and Cast

Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)Blythe DannerBlythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)Ossie DavisOssie DavisNarrator (voice)Michael PottsMichael PottsIsaacGore VidalGore VidalGeorge WillGeorge Will

Storyline

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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Info

Status
Ended
First aired
18 February 1997
Last aired
19 February 1997
TMDB score
7.5 / 10 (12 votes)

Production

Studios
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
Countries
United States of America
Networks
PBS

Episodes

Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Runtime
1h 30m
Type
Miniseries
In production
No

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English