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Thomas Jefferson

1997-02-18 Documentary 8.714

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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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.

  • First Aired
    1997-02-18
  • Last Aired
    1997-02-19
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    2
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    PBS
Keywords:
usa president slavery independence movement biography miniseries american revolution

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  • Season 1
Part 1

1. Part 1

Jefferson also made himself into a true renaissance man – a scholar, a philosopher, a diplomat, an aes...More
Jefferson also made himself into a true renaissance man – a scholar, a philosopher, a diplomat, an aesthete, and an architect. As a young man, he was transformed by the fire of the Enlightenment into America’s most articulate voice for human liberty.Less
87mins 1997-02-18
Part 2

2. Part 2

Jefferson’s last years were spent founding the University of Virginia and reestablishing his friendshi...More
Jefferson’s last years were spent founding the University of Virginia and reestablishing his friendship, after decades of estrangement, from his onetime rival John Adams. His influence on and vision for our country reverberates to this day.Less
89mins 1997-02-19

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Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts

Michael Potts
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