Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin

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Get an inside look from Ken Burns and those featured in the film on why they chose to explore the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.

Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.

After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science....

After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science....

Ken Burns explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.

This extended scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN includes bonus material not in the final film.

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.