Benjamin Franklin explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
EPISODE 1
Join or Die
Following his success as a printer in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame from electricity experiments and then turns to politics.
EPISODE 2
An American
Benjamin Franklin helps Thomas Jefferson craft the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia; in Paris, Franklin wins French support for the American Revolution; Franklin works on the U.S. Constitution.
Mandy Patinkin
Carolyn McCormick
Josh Lucas
Paul Giamatti
Liam Neeson
Joe Morton
Adam Arkin
Dave Quay
Tony Beck
Peter Coyote
Ken Burns
