Thomas Jefferson

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1 hour 30 mins 7.5
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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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01 Miniseries poster Miniseries 2 episodes 1997 Season 1
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01 Sam Waterston profile Sam Waterstonas Thomas Jefferson (voice) 02 Blythe Danner profile Blythe Danneras Martha Jefferson (voice) 03 Gwyneth Paltrow profile Gwyneth Paltrowas Jefferson's grandaughter (voice) 04 Ossie Davis profile Ossie Davisas Narrator (voice) 05 Michael Potts profile Michael Pottsas Isaac 06 Gore Vidal profile Gore Vidalas Self 07 George Will profile George Willas Self 08 Ken Burns profile Ken BurnsDirector / Creator 09 Geoffrey C. Ward profile Geoffrey C. WardWriter
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