Take a fresh look at the over-the-top life and work of the only Founding Father who evidently had a sense of humor.  Dramatic use of archival paintings, prints and documents make people, places and events in his life come alive.  You’ll appreciate more than ever Franklin’s exciting advances in science, technology, literature and government, as well as his lifelong commitment to improving himself and his world.  But, alas, his success came at a high cost to the people closest to him—his wife, who never stopped believing he would come home someday, and his only son, a British loyalist.  A 2-part film for your home library, from award-winning film-maker/historian Ken Burns.  4 hours on 2 discs. SDH