Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin

1

Season

2022

8.3

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.

Episode List

Join or Die (1706-1774)

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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.

An American (1775-1790)

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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.

Franklin And Writing

S1 • E101

Franklin And Writing

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

Franklin And Innovation

S1 • E102

Franklin And Innovation

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

Benjamin Franklin And American Diplomacy

S1 • E103

Benjamin Franklin And American Diplomacy

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

Franklin And Revolution

S1 • E104

Franklin And Revolution

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

A Discussion With Mandy Patinkin And Michael Douglas

S1 • E105

A Discussion With Mandy Patinkin And Michael Douglas

Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.

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Cast

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Narrator

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Benjamin Franklin

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

William Franklin

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Alexander Wedderburn

Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson

Self, author of 'Benjamin Franklin: An American Life'

H.W. Brands

H.W. Brands

Self, author of 'The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin'

Joseph Ellis

Joseph Ellis

Self, historian

Christopher L. Brown

Self, historian

Stacy Schiff

Self, author

Joyce Chaplin

Self, historian

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