Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson - S1 E1

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.

US

Made in US

7.5/10

1997

Documentary
Florentine FilmsWETA

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Episodes

Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

As Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

As Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

As Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

As Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

As Isaac

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

As Self

George Will

George Will

As Self

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