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Thomas Jefferson

Name: Thomas Jefferson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1997-02-18
Rating: 8.8
Cast: Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis, Michael Potts

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.

Aired: Feb 18, 1997 Genre: DocumentaryCasts: Sam Waterston Blythe Danner Gwyneth Paltrow Ossie Davis Michael PottsProducers: Ken Burns Geoffrey C. Ward Ken BurnsDuration: 1h 30m Rating: 8.8 Country: United States of America Production: American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA

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