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.
Cast
- Sam Waterston as Thomas Jefferson (voice)
- Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson (voice)
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
- Ossie Davis as Narrator (voice)
- Michael Potts as Isaac
- Gore Vidal as Self
- George Will as Self