Thomas Jefferson(1997)
Thomas Jefferson Synopsis
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.
Thomas Jefferson (1997) is a documentary series that premiered on February 18, 1997, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ossie Davis. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1997-02-18
- Last aired:
- 1997-02-19
Thomas Jefferson Cast & Crew
Main 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
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Thomas Jefferson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Thomas Jefferson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Thomas Jefferson?
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Thomas Jefferson (1997) is available to stream on HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Thomas Jefferson are there?
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Thomas Jefferson has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 18, 1997.
Is Thomas Jefferson still running?
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No. Thomas Jefferson is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 19, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Thomas Jefferson?
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Thomas Jefferson (1997) stars Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis and Michael Potts. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Thomas Jefferson any good?
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Thomas Jefferson (1997) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.