Thomas Jefferson

1997-02-18 • 1 Season •

Documentary

7.5

User Score

11 votes

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Overview

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.

Ken Burns

Creator

Seasons

Miniseries

1997-02-18

2 Episodes

Top Billed Cast

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts

Isaac

Gore Vidal

Self

Show Details

Status

Ended

Original Language

Number of Seasons

Number of Episodes

First Air Date

1997-02-18

Last Air Date

1997-02-19

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