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.

• Ken BurnsDirector
• Geoffrey C. WardWriter
• Ken BurnsCreator

• Sam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)
• Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)
• Gwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)
• Ossie DavisNarrator (voice)
• Michael PottsIsaac
• Gore VidalSelf
• George WillSelf