星空无限传媒

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Ken Burns鈥檚 four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century鈥檚 most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.

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.
Extras
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.
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.
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.
Franklin鈥檚 popular "Poor Richard鈥檚 Almanack" offered an enduring brand of American humor.
A month after the end of the battle, Franklin finally got the news from Yorktown.
Late in life, Franklin petitioned Congress to end slavery in the United States.