Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson 1997

★ 7.5TMDB 1h 30min 1 season

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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Cast

Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner Martha Jefferson (voice)
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts
Michael Potts Isaac
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal Self
George Will
George Will Self

Crew

Director
Ken Burns
Writers
Geoffrey C. Ward

Details

First air date
Feb 18, 1997
Last air date
Feb 19, 1997
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Episode runtime
90 min
Network
PBS
Status
Ended
Studios
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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