Thomas Jefferson poster

Thomas Jefferson poster

Thomas Jefferson

1997 1 Season 7.7Series

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.

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Ken Burns

Creator, Director

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

Top Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice) · 2 eps

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice) · 2 eps

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice) · 2 eps

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice) · 2 eps

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Isaac · 2 eps

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Self · 2 eps

George Will

George Will

Self · 2 eps