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  • PBS
  • Apr 5, 2022
  • PBS
  • Apr 5, 2022

Summary The life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US, is explored in the two-part documentary written by Dayton Duncan and directed by Ken Burns.

Directed By: Ken Burns

Written By: Dayton Duncan

  • PBS
  • Apr 5, 2022
  • PBS
  • Apr 5, 2022
Benjamin Franklin
S1 • Episode 2
An American (1775-1790)
Air Date: Apr 5, 2022
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Summary The life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US, is explored in the two-part documentary written by Dayton Duncan and directed by Ken Burns.

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Episode 1 • Apr 4, 2022 • 1 h 55 m
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.
Episode 2 • Apr 5, 2022
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.
Episode 101 • Mar 3, 2022
Franklin And Writing
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Episode 102 • Mar 8, 2022
Franklin And Innovation
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Episode 103 • Mar 21, 2022
Benjamin Franklin And American Diplomacy
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Episode 104 • Mar 29, 2022
Franklin And Revolution
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Episode 105 • Apr 1, 2022
A Discussion With Mandy Patinkin And Michael Douglas
Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.

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