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Thomas Jefferson
Documentary · 1997

Thomas Jefferson

7.5 7 cast 1997

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.

Cast 7

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

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