Thomas Jefferson
Season 11997
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.
Storyline
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.
First Aired
February 18, 1997
Last Aired
February 19, 1997
Runtime
1h 30min
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Genre
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
PBS
Production
American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
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