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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (2002)

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This PBS documentary demonstrates that there was more to Benjamin Franklin than most contemporary observers could imagine. The diversity of Franklin's achievements exceeded even what we know today, going far beyond the inventions, the Almanac, the statesmanship, the diplomacy...and the amorous conquests. Much of the teleplay is told in Franklin's own words, relayed in "talking head" fashion by two different actors: Dylan Baker as young Ben, and Richard Easton as the elderly Franklin. Other

Unrated, 3 hr. 30 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Nov 19, 2002

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[Requires only] an open mind and desire to learn more about ... the men who helped burnish this great land.

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A fascinating biography. It was very detailed. There is a lot of information in this movie. I had no idea that he had invented so many different things.

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