Thomas Jefferson (1997)

02/18/1997 (US) • 1h 30m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

2 Episodes

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

2 Episodes

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

2 Episodes

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

2 Episodes

Michael Potts

Isaac

2 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1997 | 2 Episodes

Season 1 of Thomas Jefferson premiered on February 18, 1997.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

usa president

slavery

independence movement

biography

miniseries

american revolution

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