- StatusEnded
- Rating8
- Created by:Not Available
- Production
CompaniesAmerican Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA - GenreDocumentary
- Episode
Runtime90mins - First Air
Date1997-02-18 - NetworksPBS
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.
Casts
Sam Waterston
Blythe Danner
Gwyneth Paltrow
Ossie Davis
Michael Potts
