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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.

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Benjamin Franklin
“An American” (1775-1790)
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
Episode: S1 E2 | 1:54:59
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Benjamin Franklin
Publicly Humiliated in London
Franklin, the most famous American in London, became the face of American resistance.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack
Franklin’s popular "Poor Richard’s Almanack" offered an enduring brand of American humor.
Clip: 4:37
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.
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Eons
How Asteroids Set the Stage for Life on Earth
We may have planet-shattering asteroids...
Episode: S7 E12 | 10:38
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Reactions
How an HIV Miracle Drug Vanished
How does a lifesaving drug vanish into thin air?
Episode: S11 E1 | 9:47
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FRONTLINE
Trump's Comeback
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition.
Episode: S2024 E18 | 54:23
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Lakeshore Classic Movies
The Time of Your Life
Diverse characters share dreams and humor in a San Francisco bar.
Episode: S2023 E149 | 1:40:41
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Lakeshore Classic Movies
The Emperor Jones
A man rises from convict to ruler, driven by ambition and fate.
Episode: S2023 E148 | 1:12:56
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Lakeshore Classic Movies
A Star is Born
A rising actress and her fading mentor find love and heartbreak.
Episode: S2023 E147 | 1:50:57