Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson
7.5199790 min1 season
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.
Episodes
Cast
Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson (voice)
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts
Isaac
Gore Vidal
Self
George Will
Self
