Benjamin Franklin / a film by Ken Burns ; a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by David Schmidt, Ken Burns ; co-produced with WETA Washington D.C..



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"Let all men know thee, but no man know thee thoroughly"--Container. Originally aired on PBS April 4-5, 2022. TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; this program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age). Not Rated by the MPA. Grade level: High school (9-12). Series director, Ken Burns ; writer, Dayton Duncan ; editor, Craig Mellish ; cinematographer, Buddy Squires ; original music written by Will Duncan, written, arranged, and produced by David Cieri. Narrated by Peter Coyote ; voice of Benjamin Franklin, Mandy Patinkin ; voices: Josh Lucas, Carolyn McCormick, Craig Mellish, Liam Neeson, David Quay, Adam Arkin, Tony Beck, Paul Giamatti, Joe Morton. In English or Spanish, with optional English or Spanish subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).

Title
Benjamin Franklin / a film by Ken Burns ; a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by David Schmidt, Ken Burns ; co-produced with WETA Washington D.C..
Artist
Duncan, Dayton, screenwriter.
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Abstract
Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most complex and consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Year
2022
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Rights Statement
For private home use only.