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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

7.5 (11) ·1997 ·1 Season ·TV
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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Top 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

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