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Thomas Jefferson

TV Series 1997 TMDB 7.5/10 Ended

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.

Thomas Jefferson is a TV series first shown in 1997. TMDB lists 1 season and 2 episodes for this title. Status: Ended. Genres: Documentary. TMDB score 7.5/10 from 11 votes.

1Seasons
2Episodes
90mEpisode runtime
11TMDB votes
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Title details

Type
TV Series
Original title
Thomas Jefferson
Release year
1997
First air date
February 18, 1997
Last air date
February 19, 1997
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Episode runtime
90 minutes
Genres
Documentary
Networks
PBS
Production companies
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
Director
Ken Burns
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (11 votes)
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Official website
www.pbs.org

Seasons

S1 Miniseries · 1997 2 ep

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

Characters

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

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