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Thomas Jefferson

88 %|Feb 18, 1997|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.

Ken Burns
Creator
Geoffrey C. Ward
Creator
Ken Burns
Creator

Cast

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Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
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Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
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Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)