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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

8.7/10

90 Minutes

Country:US

Seasons:1

Networks:PBS

1997-02-18 - 1997-02-19

Documentary
Spoken Languages: English

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.

Seasons

1

Episode Runtime

90 Minutes

First Air Date

1997-02-18

Rating

8.7

Production companies

American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA

Genre

Documentary