Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

Series·1997·1 Season

Thomas Jefferson

Country

US

Language

English

Episodes

2

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The Story

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.

Written By

Geoffrey C. Ward

Themes

usa presidentslaveryindependence movementbiographyminiseriesamerican revolution

Production House

American Lives Film Project
Florentine Films
WETA

Audience Score

75%

11 votes

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Perfection35%

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Region: US

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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

Crew

Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Director, Creator

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

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