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Thomas Jefferson

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First Air Date: February 18, 1997
Last Air Date: February 19, 1997
Genre: Documentary
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode Runtime: 90 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10
Cast: Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis, Michael Potts
Network: PBS

Overview

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.