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Ken Burns’s two-part, four-hour documentary, "Benjamin Franklin," explores the revolutionary life of one of the18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.

Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
Get an inside look from Ken Burns on the making of Benjamin Franklin.
This bonus scene features Benjamin Franklin House in London, his only surviving residence.
Corporate funding for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was also provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine; University of Pennsylvania; Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; Kissick Family Foundation; Deborah and Jon Dawson; Diane and Hal Brierley; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; Lavender Butterfly Fund; and Susan and Charles Shanor Charitable Trust.
How did a relative of the red panda end up in North America?
The Gary Civic Orchestra, Nicolas Orbovich, Luke Eliot, and For The Love of Art.
Whitney explores the power of hard work and perseverance, reminding us of our own dreams.
Hammond Arts & Performance Academy, Chesterton Art Center, & Dancexcel.
George tries to make electricity using dialysis tubing, toilet parts, and a baby turbine.
How did the competition of spiders vs insects drive them both into the air?