Thomas Jefferson (1997)
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.
Where to watch Thomas Jefferson
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HISTORY Vault, PBS Documentaries, WETA+ | — | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, DocPlay | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video, DocPlay | — | — |
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What is Thomas Jefferson about?
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. Thomas Jefferson is a Documentary series, first aired on 1997-02-18, 1 season and 2 episodes.
Is Thomas Jefferson worth watching?
TMDB users rate Thomas Jefferson 7.7 out of 10 from 13 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Thomas Jefferson?
In the United States, Thomas Jefferson streams on HISTORY Vault, PBS Documentaries and WETA+ and can be bought from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ken Burns
Cast
- Sam Waterston as Thomas Jefferson (voice)
- Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson (voice)
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
- Ossie Davis as Narrator (voice)
- Michael Potts as Isaac
- Gore Vidal as Self
- George Will as Self
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