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Ken Burns explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.
Ken Burns’s four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was...
Official Trailer
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Ken Burns’s four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
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Bonus Material | Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds
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Clip | 3m 3s | Franklin and Adams have to share a bedroom in a humorous scene not in the final film. (3m 3s)
Bonus Material | Benjamin Franklin House in London
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Clip | 5m 15s | This bonus scene features Benjamin Franklin House in London, his only surviving residence. (5m 15s)
Bonus material | Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation
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Clip | 6m 9s | This extended scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN includes bonus material not in the final film. (6m 9s)
Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin
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Clip | 2m 2s | Get an inside look from Ken Burns on the making of Benjamin Franklin. (2m 2s)
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was...