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Thomas Jefferson

TV • 1997

Thomas Jefferson

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.9/5Votes: 13
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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

Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Director

Geoffrey C. Ward

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

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Status

Ended

Release

February 18, 1997

Episode Runtime

90 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Episodes

2 • 1 seasons