Thomas Jefferson

Documentary19972 episodes1 seasonMiniseries

First aired: 1997-02-18

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.

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Casting

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