Main Cast: Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, Colm Feore
Release Year: 2002
Country: US
Run Time: 210 minutes
Plot
This PBS documentary demonstrates that there was more to Benjamin Franklin than most contemporary observers could imagine. The diversity of Franklin's achievements exceeded even what we know today, going far beyond the inventions, the Almanac, the statesmanship, the diplomacy...and the amorous conquests. Much of the teleplay is told in Franklin's own words, relayed in "talking head" fashion by two different actors: Dylan Baker as young Ben, and Richard Easton as the elderly Franklin. Other commentary is offered by a team of eminent historians and by narrator Colm Feore. Intended as a three-part miniseries, Benjamin Franklin ultimately aired in two segments, on November 19 and 20, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Ronald Blumer - Co-producer, Ellen Hovde - Director, Muffie Meyer - Director, Donna Marino - Editor, Sharon Sachs - Editor, Eric Seuel Davies - Editor, Catherine Allan - Executive Producer, Richard Einhorn - Composer (Music Score), Tom Hurwitz - Cinematographer, Ellen Hovde - Producer, Muffie Meyer - Producer, Charles Darby - Producer, Ronald Blumer - Teleplay By, Ronald Blumer - Screenwriter, Gerald Richman - Executive in Charge of Production
Benjamin Franklin won an Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Special (Traditional) in 2003. Catherine Allan and Jerry Richman accepted the award.[citation needed]
