Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

1997Documentary1 season7.7
The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by…
18 Feb 1997 · Falgun 7, 2053 BS United States of America PBS

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.

Facts

  • First aired18 February 1997Falgun 7, 2053 BS
  • Last aired19 February 1997
  • Episodes1 seasons · 2 episodes
  • Episode runtime1h 30m
  • GenresDocumentary
  • LanguageEnglish
  • StatusEnded
  • NetworkPBS
  • ProductionAmerican Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA
  • CountryUnited States of America

Keywords

usa presidentslaveryindependence movementbiographyminiseriesamerican revolution

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