CinemaOSSeries · 1997 · 1 Season

Thomas Jefferson

77%(13)IMDbDocumentary

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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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
February 18, 1997
Last aired
February 19, 1997
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Network
PBS

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Isaac

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Self

George Will

George Will

Self

Creative team
Created by
Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Written by
Geoffrey C. Ward
Geoffrey C. Ward

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