Thomas Jefferson

About Thomas Jefferson

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.

Ken Burns created Thomas Jefferson, a documentary series for PBS. It reached one season of 2 episodes from February 1997.

The series is filed under USA president, slavery, american revolution, and miniseries. Sam Waterston leads the cast as Thomas Jefferson (voice), Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson (voice), Gwyneth Paltrow as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice), and Ossie Davis as Narrator (voice).

Produced by WETA. It streams on HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the United States.

Franklin, Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln make useful companions to Thomas Jefferson, all filed under biography.