Plot
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.
Cast
Sam Waterston
as Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
as Martha Jefferson
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis
as Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts
as Isaac
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
February 18, 1997
Last Aired Date
February 19, 1997
Production Companies
American Lives Film Project
Florentine Films
WETA
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
2
Links
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