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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • February 18, 1997
  • Runtime
  • 90 min
  • TMDB score
  • 7.5
1 seasons Documentary Creator: Geoffrey C. Ward

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Thomas Jefferson — Cast

Sam Waterston photo Sam Waterston Thomas Jefferson (voice) Blythe Danner photo Blythe Danner Martha Jefferson (voice) Gwyneth Paltrow photo Gwyneth Paltrow Jefferson's grandaughter (voice) Ossie Davis photo Ossie Davis Narrator (voice) Michael Potts photo Michael Potts Isaac Gore Vidal photo Gore Vidal Self George Will photo George Will Self

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