Thomas Jefferson
7.6
Season 1
87 min
S1 · E1 · Feb 18, 1997
Part 1 Episode 1
85 min
S1 · E2 · Feb 19, 1997
Part 2 Episode 2
2 episodes in Season 1
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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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Cast
7 people
Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Known for
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Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson (voice)
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Known for
Iron Man 3
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Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Doctor Dolittle
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Michael Potts
Isaac
Known for
True Detective
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Gore Vidal
Self
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With Honors
George Will
Self
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Ken Burns Creator · Geoffrey C. Ward Writer
Total runtime 3h 0m · Episode length 90 min · Type Miniseries
Show info
Premiered
February 18, 1997
Final episode
February 19, 1997
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Country
United States
Type
Miniseries
Episode length
90 min
Total runtime
3h 0m
Original language
English
Production
American Lives Film Project
Production
Florentine Films
Production
WETA
Production
United States
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Languages
Spoken on screen
English
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