Legends & Lies The Patriots: Benjamin Franklin - Inventing America (Season 2, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

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Legends & Lies

The Patriots: Benjamin Franklin - Inventing America (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

A profile of Benjamin Franklin includes his frequent trips to Europe; influence in the Second Continental Congress; and role in the American Revolution.

Director

Kevin R. Hershberger

Writers

Ajax Broome | Jason Broome | Claire Callahan | Gardner Linn | Keith Palmer

Cinematographer

David Arabia

Editors

Russ Curry | Brandon Wasserburger

Casting Directors

Henry Jaderlund | Amanda Powell

Production Designer

Carl Johnson

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 26, 2016

Release date

Jun 26, 2016 (United States)

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39 cast members

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