Thomas Jefferson

EndedIMDb 7.5/10

Documentary·1997·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Sam Waterston,Blythe Danner,Gwyneth Paltrow,Ossie Davis

Episodes

Miniseries
Part 1

S01 | E01

Part 1

1997-02-18

Part 2

S01 | E02

Part 2

1997-02-19

Cast

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

Details

First Aired
1997-02-18
Last Aired
1997-02-19
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Production
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films
Creator

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