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Episode 1 | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
April 04, 2022
Leaving behind his Boston childhood, Benjamin Franklin reinvents himself in Philadelphia where he builds a printing empire and a new life with his wife, Deborah. Turning to science, Franklin's lightning rod and experiments in electricity earn him worldwide fame. After entering politics, he spends years in London trying to keep Britain and America together as his own family starts to come apart.
Full Episodes
Episode 2 | "An American" (1775-1790)
S1E2
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
Spanish Version | Episode 2: "An American" (1775-1790)
April 5, 2022
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
Spanish Version | Episode 1: “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
April 4, 2022
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science....
Clips & Previews
Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin
April 4, 2022
Get an inside look from Ken Burns on the making of Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation
April 4, 2022
This extended scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN includes bonus material not in the final film.
Benjamin Franklin and American Diplomacy
March 21, 2022
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Franklin and Innovation
March 8, 2022
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Franklin and Writing
March 3, 2022
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
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