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Thomas Jefferson
First aired on Feb 18, 1997
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Genres: 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.

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Sam Waterston | Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner | Martha Jefferson
Gwyneth Paltrow | Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie Davis | Narrator (voice)
Michael Potts | Isaac
Featured Crew
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Ken Burns | Director
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Geoffrey C. Ward | Writer
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Ken Burns | Creator