Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

1997
1h 30m
7.7

7.7/10

13 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary
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.

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Status: Ended

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
American Lives Film Project Florentine Films WETA
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 18, 1997
Status Ended
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0118489
Website Visit Site

Cast

Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts
Michael Potts

Isaac

Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal

Self

George Will
George Will

Self

Key Crew

Ken Burns
Director
Geoffrey C. Ward
Writer
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