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Thomas Jefferson

TV19977.5/10Documentary

About Thomas Jefferson

Synopsis

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.

At a glance

Release year

1997

Rating

7.5/10

Type

Series

Provider

Neon · Yoru · Cypher · Sage · Breach · Vyse

Genres

Documentary

Actors

Sam Waterston profile photo

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner profile photo

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow profile photo

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis profile photo

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts profile photo

Michael Potts

Isaac

Gore Vidal profile photo

Gore Vidal

Self

George Will profile photo

George Will

Self

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