Thomas Jefferson

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.

Network

• PBS

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Sam Waterston

  Thomas Jefferson (voice)

  2 eps

• 

  Blythe Danner

  Martha Jefferson (voice)

  2 eps

• 

  Gwyneth Paltrow

  Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

  2 eps

• 

  Ossie Davis

  Narrator (voice)

  2 eps

Themes

• usa president
• slavery
• independence movement
• biography
• miniseries
• american revolution

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