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199790 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Thomas Jefferson

199790 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

The life of Thomas Jefferson, who authored the phrase "all men are created equal" while owning slaves, is recounted by filmmaker Ken Burns.

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The life of Thomas Jefferson, who authored the phrase "all men are created equal" while owning slaves, is recounted by filmmaker Ken Burns.

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Asako Hyugadirector

Taiko Matsuowriter

Hirosue Ryoko

Hirosue Ryokocast

Tetsuji Tamayama

Tetsuji Tamayamacast

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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.

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