Thomas Jefferson (1997)
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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.
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Sam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)
Gwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Ossie DavisNarrator (voice)
Michael PottsIsaac
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Genre affinityDocumentaryPacingShortDirector preference19309Actor preference152668 · 97689 · 4130Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990
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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.
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