usa president,slavery,independence movement,biography,miniseries,american revolution

Thomas Jefferson (1997)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ken Burns
  • Profile picture of Sam Waterston
    Thomas Jefferson (voice) Sam Waterston
  • Profile picture of Blythe Danner
    Martha Jefferson Blythe Danner
  • Profile picture of Gwyneth Paltrow
    Jefferson's grandaughter (voice) Gwyneth Paltrow
  • Profile picture of Ossie Davis
    Narrator (voice) Ossie Davis
  • Profile picture of Michael Potts
    Isaac Michael Potts
Poster for Miniseries

Miniseries

1997

2 episodes

Season 1 of Thomas Jefferson premiered on February 18, 1997

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Keywords

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  • slavery
  • independence movement
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  • miniseries
  • american revolution