Thomas Jefferson 27 years old

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.

Credits

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Cast

Name Character
Gwyneth Paltrow She was 24 , now 51 years old as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Sam Waterston He was 56 , now 83 years old as Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner She was 54 , now 81 years old as Martha Jefferson
Michael Potts He was 47 , now 74 years old
Michael Potts He was 47 , now 74 years old as Isaac
Ossie Davis He was 79 , 87 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

Crew

Name Job title
Ken Burns Directing He was 43 , now 70 years old Director
Geoffrey C. Ward Writing He was 56 , now 83 years old Writer
Thomas Jefferson poster
Thomas Jefferson (27 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1997-02-18
  • Runtime: [90] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 2