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Thomas Jefferson

1997 – 1997 · PBS
1 seasons · 2 episodes
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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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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
Self
George Will
Self

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Feb 18, 1997
Original language
EN
Production
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
Country
US

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