Overview - Thomas Jefferson

Date of release

Genres

  • Documentary

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production companies

  • Name: American Lives Film Project

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Florentine Films

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: WETA

    Production country United States of America

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

  • Name: Miniseries

    Episode: 2

    Date first aired: