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Apr 4, 2022 · A “reluctant revolutionary.” A slave owner, and later an abolitionist. A diplomat. And the father of a son who remained loyal to the British crown during the war, creating a rift between them....
71% Avg. Tomatometer 35 Reviews 53% Avg. Audience Score 50+ Ratings In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the ...
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Apr 10, 2024 · It’s 1776, and the Revolutionary War is raging; to drum up monetary and logistical support from France, America sends Benjamin Franklin (a wry, taciturn Michael Douglas) across the Atlantic with his teenage grandson and aide Temple in tow. There, the two ingratiate themselves to French society, attempting to work their way through the deeply ...
Apr 1, 2022 · Ken Burns' latest PBS offering, 'Benjamin Franklin,' is a four-hour look at the wide-ranging life of the Founding Father, inventor, diplomat and writer.
Apr 25, 2022 Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media The thoughtful four-hour docuseries offers an in-depth examination of Benjamin Franklin's complex life, revealing the imperfect...
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Apr 11, 2024 · Michael Douglas turns on the charm as the cheeky Founding Father in 'Franklin'. Intriguing but overlong Apple TV+ series saved by star’s multi-layered portrayal of the indulgent diplomat ...
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Apr 10, 2024 · Franklin, starring Michael Douglas in the titular role, is an outstanding and emotional recreation of Benjamin Franklin's dealings in France between October 1776 and 1785. While the miniseries does take liberties with exactly how some events play out, the overall story and plotting are mostly accurate, with each of the eight episodes tying into ...
