Thomas Jefferson (1997)

7.5 February 18, 1997 ~90m / ep 1 Season Ended
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.

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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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