Thomas Jefferson 27 years old
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
Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)
Sam Waterston
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Michael Potts
Isaac
Ossie Davis
Narrator (voice)
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Gwyneth Paltrow She was 24 , now 52 years old | as Jefferson's grandaughter (voice) |
| Sam Waterston He was 56 , now 84 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 71 years old | Director |
| Geoffrey C. Ward Writing He was 56 , now 83 years old | Writer |
Thomas Jefferson (27 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1997-02-18
- Runtime: [90] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 2