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.

First Air Date : Feb 18, 1997

Last Air Date : Feb 19, 1997

Runtime : 1h 30m

Episodes : 2

Seasons : 1

Genre : Documentary,

Companies : American Lives Film Project, Florentine Films, WETA

Countries : US

Keywords : usa president, slavery, independence movement, biography, miniseries, american revolution