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Benjamin Franklin: A Film by Ken Burns
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- S1 E1 - “Join or Die” (1706-1774)April 3, 20221 h 53 minLeaving behind his Boston childhood, Benjamin Franklin reinvents himself in Philadelphia where he builds a printing empire and a new life with his wife Deborah. Turning to science, Franklin gains worldwide fame from his lightning rod and experiments in electricity. After entering politics, he spends years in London trying to keep Britain and America together as his own family starts to come apart.Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buyThe price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
- S1 E2 - “An American” (1775-1790)April 4, 20221 h 53 minBenjamin Franklin leaves London and returns to wartime Philadelphia where he joins Congress and 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. He spends his last years in the new United States, working on the Constitution and unsuccessfully promoting the abolition of slavery.Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buy
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- Audio languages
- English English Dialogue Boost: Medium English Dialogue Boost: High Español
- Subtitles
- English [CC] Español [CC]
- Directors
- Ken Burns
- Producers
- Ken BurnsDavid Schmidt
- Studio
- PBS
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