Thomas Jefferson(1997)

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  • 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.

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

    Isaac

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Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Last Air Date

Feb 19, 1997

Network

PBS

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