{"product_id":"benjamin-franklin","title":"Benjamin Franklin","description":"Benjamin Franklin DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY Founding Father Scientist NEW SEALED PBS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e PBS Home Video (Twin Cities Public Television) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Extraordinary Life. An Electric Mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Franklin traces Franklin's epic life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France. Award-winning actor Richard Easton and a cast of distinguished performers bring Franklin's 18th-century world vividly to life. Surprising, moving, and full of wit and wisdom, Benjamin Franklin is the exuberant portrait of a true American original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the Experiment Be Made (1706–1753): From humble beginnings, Franklin quickly rises to prominence as a printer and publisher in Philadelphia. His discoveries in the new science of electricity help free the world from the harmful effects of lightning and propel Franklin onto the world stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Making of a Revolutionary (1755–1776): Franklin moves to London and finds himself in the midst of a growing dispute between England and the colonies. The dispute leads to a tragic break with his own son and pushes Franklin toward revolutionary action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chess Master (1776–1790): Franklin embarks on the most important mission of his life when he becomes diplomat to France during the American Revolution. After the war, he plays a critical role in creating the U.S. Constitution and becomes the only founding father to actively campaign against slavery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonus DVD Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Making of Benjamin Franklin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProgram Outtakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCredits \u0026amp; Technical Details:\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Twin Cities Public Television in association with Middlemarch Films, Inc.\u003cbr\u003eRunning Time: Approx. 3 1\/2 hours\u003cbr\u003eColor\/B\u0026amp;W\u003cbr\u003eNot Rated\u003cbr\u003eEnglish: Stereo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"PBS Home Video (Twin Cities Public Television)","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In Box","offer_id":51322893009174,"sku":"129181","price":20.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202633143637710scan.jpg?v=1779094857","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/benjamin-franklin","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}