Thomas Jefferson

Name: Thomas Jefferson
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis, Michael Potts

1997 · 1 season

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.

Sam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie DavisNarrator (voice)

Michael PottsIsaac

Gore VidalSelf

George WillSelf

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