2022
TV-14
3h 45m

Summary Exploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution: Benjamin Franklin. View more details

2022
TV-14
3h 45m

Benjamin Franklin

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Liam Neeson Josh Lucas Mandy Patinkin Peter Coyote

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Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 3, 2022

Language : English

Production companies : Florentine Films

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Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 3, 2022

Language : English

Production companies : Florentine Films

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Episode 1 • Apr 03, 2022

Join or Die (1706-1774)

Benjamin Franklin leaves Boston and reinvents himself in Philadelphia where he builds a printing empire. Turning to science, his experiments in electricity earn him worldwide fame. In London he tries to build relationships.

Episode 2 • Apr 04, 2022

An American (1775-1790)

Franklin returns to wartime Philadelphia and joins Congress. He helps Thomas Jefferson craft the Declaration of Independence. In Paris, he wins French support for the American Revolution then negotiates a peace treaty with Britain.

Episode 101 • Mar 02, 2022

Franklin And Writing

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Episode 102 • Mar 07, 2022

Franklin And Innovation

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Episode 103 • Mar 20, 2022

Benjamin Franklin And American Diplomacy

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Episode 104 • Mar 28, 2022

Franklin And Revolution

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Episode 105 • Mar 31, 2022

A Discussion With Mandy Patinkin And Michael Douglas

Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.

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