Series199790 min / epEnded

Thomas Jefferson

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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American Lives Film Project

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1 season

2 episodes

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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

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George Will

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Ken Burns

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Geoffrey C. Ward

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Ken Burns

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Season 1

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2 episodes • 1997

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7.5

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