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Thomas Jefferson (1997)

TV Series ★ 7.5 90 min

Documentary

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.

Ken Burns Director Geoffrey C. Ward Writer Ken Burns Creator

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Released
February 18, 1997
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0118489
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American Lives Film Project, ,

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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

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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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Thomas Jefferson was created by Ken Burns, Ken Burns.
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Thomas Jefferson stars Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis.
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Thomas Jefferson is a 1997 documentary series.
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