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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.

1997 |1 Season  | 1h 30m |  Documentary

Cast

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Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

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Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

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Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

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Michael Potts

Isaac

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Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

PBS