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Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
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1:55:07
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
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Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.
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Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
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Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
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Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
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Get an inside look from Ken Burns on the making of Benjamin Franklin.
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This extended scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN includes bonus material not in the final film.
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This bonus scene features Benjamin Franklin House in London, his only surviving residence.
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Franklin and Adams have to share a bedroom in a humorous scene not in the final film.
