Benjamin Franklin

TV Series
2022
TV-14
3h 45m

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8.2/10

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Mandy Patinkin in Benjamin Franklin (2022)

Benjamin Franklin: An American (1775-1790)

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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... Read allExploring 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.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.

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The voice of John Adams is provided by Paul Giamatti, who portrayed Adams in the 2008 HBO mini-series John Adams (2008).

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Featured in Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories (2024)

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8/10

Another Solid Entry by Ken Burns

"Benjamin Franklin" is Ken Burn's latest documentary, and it is a fine addition to his extensive catalog of American historical films. With fine narration by Peter Coyote, supplemented by solid commentary from the "talking heads" (notably historian H. W. Brands), "Ben Franklin" is a must-see for any student or enthusiast of American history.

If you've seen any of Ken Burn's other films, then you know the drill. Some of the music in this film, in fact, seems to have been recycled from earlier Ken Burns films, including "Thomas Jefferson" and "Lewis and Clark." But overall, "Benjamin Franklin" entertains and enlightens, befitting the classic Ken Burns documentary style.

Paul Giamatti makes a cameo appearance as the voice of you-know-who. 😉

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8/10.