Thomas Jefferson
Documentary
8.0 (9 votes)
90 min per episode
2/18/1997
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.
Details
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Seasons
Cast
Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts
Isaac
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