Thomas Jefferson

Name: Thomas Jefferson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1997-02-18
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis, Michael Potts

7.5(11 votes)

1 Season

2 Episodes

February 18, 1997

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.