Series
Thomas Jefferson
1997 · 1 season · Documentary
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- 7.7
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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.
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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
George Will
Self
Crew
- Ken BurnsDirector
- Geoffrey C. WardWriter
Media
Details
- First aired
- February 18, 1997
- Last aired
- February 19, 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 2
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
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