Thomas Jefferson

Feb 18, 1997 (en) Documentary [90] Min
  • First Air Date
    Feb 18, 1997
  • Production
    American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
  • Rotten tomato
    88%
  • Original title
    Thomas Jefferson
  • Release
    Feb 18, 1997
  • en
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer

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Casts

  1. Sam Waterston

    Thomas Jefferson (voice)

  2. Blythe Danner

    Martha Jefferson

  3. Gwyneth Paltrow

    Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

  4. Ossie Davis

    Narrator (voice)

  5. Michael Potts

    Isaac

Full Casts & Crew

Casts : 5 / Crews : 3

Miniseries ( 1997-02-18)

Part 1

Episode: 1

Part 2

Episode: 2
Feb 18, 1997 (en)
Documentary
[90] Min
  • First Air Date Feb 18, 1997
  • Production
    American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
  • Rotten tomato 88%
Original Title Thomas Jefferson
en

Overview

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer