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Young Benjamin Franklin finds the life predestined for him is not to his liking and rebels. As he is exposed to a variety of life styles he soon develops his own personal philosophy of personal growth and giving back to his community. He gains world renown for his scientific explorations while turning his growing wealth to a variety of social innovations.
S1 • E2
As Benjamin Franklin makes a brief fifteen year visit to England animosity develops between England and the Colonies. Franklin's efforts to mediate the disputes are costly to his reputation on both continents and to his relationship with his son. His efforts ultimately fail but the final humiliation is in England which turns Franklin into one of the Colonies foremost revolutionaries.
S1 • E3
Franklin travels to France to obtain support for the Revolution. After months of beguiling Louis XVI and French society he gains French support.
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin as a young man
Narrator
Vicomte
Jane Franklin Mecom
William Franklin
Jonathan Austin
Thomas Penn
Cotton Mather
Joseph Galloway