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Thomas Jefferson
TV series / 1997

Thomas Jefferson

Episode directors Ken Burns
Documentary

★ 7.5/10Audience rating

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.

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.

Cast

Sam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice) Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice) Gwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice) Ossie DavisNarrator (voice) Michael PottsIsaac Gore VidalSelf George WillSelf

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