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Thomas Jefferson (1997)

Thomas Jefferson

Subtitles for: Thomas Jefferson (1997)

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.

Rate★ 7.7/10 (13 votes)
GenreDocumentary
Duration90 min/ep
CountryUS
Release18 Feb 1997
LanguageEN
DirectorKen Burns
Keywordsusa presidentslaveryindependence movementbiographyminiseriesamerican revolution
IMDbtt0118489 ↗
TypeTV Series Ended

Cast

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Sam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)
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Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)
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Gwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)
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Ossie DavisNarrator (voice)
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Michael PottsIsaac
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Gore VidalSelf
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George WillSelf

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