The Root of the Game vs Thomas Jefferson
The Root of the Game has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Thomas Jefferson). Thomas Jefferson is the older of the two (1997 against 2026). Both are documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Root of the Game
Thomas Jefferson| The Root of the Game | Thomas Jefferson | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1997 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | Ken Burns |
| Main cast | – | Blythe Danner, Ossie Davis, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Potts, Sam Waterston |
Synopsis
The Root of the Game
Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.
Thomas Jefferson
The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.
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