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

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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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