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Benjamin Franklin

Actor(s): Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, Colm Feore
Director(s): Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer
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Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Movie Release: 2002
DVD Release: 11/19/2002
Format: DVD - Black and White - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Studio: PBS Home Video
Members Wishing: 9
Genres: History, Biography, Politics & Government
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Synopsis

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 commentary is offered by a team of eminent historians and by narrator Colm Feore. Intended as a three-part miniseries, Benjamin Franklin ultimately aired in two segments, on November 19 and 20, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Richard Easton - Benjamin Franklin
Dylan Baker - Young Benjamin Franklin
Colm Feore - Narrator

Editorial Review

The documentary Benjamin Franklin comes to DVD from PBS Home Video with a full frame transfer. This single-disc presentation is closed-captioned. Special features include a making-of featurette and an interview with the producer. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

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