Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

8.0N/A
Documentary

Overview

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.

Show Info

Status: Ended

Original Language: EN

First Aired: 2/18/1997

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 2

Created by: Ken Burns

Top Cast

     
        Sam Waterston     
     

Sam Waterston

     

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

         
     
        Blythe Danner     
     

Blythe Danner

     

Martha Jefferson

         
     
        Gwyneth Paltrow     
     

Gwyneth Paltrow

     

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

         
     
        Ossie Davis     
     

Ossie Davis

     

Narrator (voice)

         
     
        Michael Potts     
     

Michael Potts

     

Isaac

         

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