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Benjamin Franklin (2022)

7.81h 56mDocumentary

Explore 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.

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A high-signal pick with 17 votes.

Florentine Films

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Director: Ken Burns

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Cast & crew

Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice)

Peter Coyote

Narrator (voice)

Mandy Patinkin as Benjamin Franklin (voice)

Mandy Patinkin

Benjamin Franklin (voice)

Josh Lucas as William Franklin (voice)

Josh Lucas

William Franklin (voice)

Liam Neeson as Alexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice)

Liam Neeson

Alexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice)

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