Benjamin Franklin
Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, "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. "Write things worth reading," he said in "Poor Richard's Almanack," "or do things worth the writing." Benjamin Franklin did both.
- Metascore76
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
- TV-14
Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, "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. "Write things worth reading," he said in "Poor Richard's Almanack," "or do things worth the writing." Benjamin Franklin did both.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Join or Die (1706-1774)
Mon, Apr 4, 2022 115 mins
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.
Featured Video
2:03Benjamin Franklin: Exploring A Revolutionary Life
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Awards
- 2022 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in News and Information - Nominated
- 2023 - WGA Award (TV) - Documentary Script – Other Than Current Events - Winner
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