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Thomas Jefferson
Feb 18, 1997
1h 30m
US
- Documentary
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Synopsis
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.
Title | Thomas Jefferson |
First Air Date | Feb 18, 1997 |
Last Air Date | Feb 19, 1997 |
Episodes | 2 |
Seasons | 1 |
Companies | American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA |
Keywords | usa president, slavery, independence movement, biography, miniseries, american revolution |

Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)