Ken Burns’ Benjamin Franklin documentary: When is it on and how can I watch?

KEN BURNS is known for his award-winning documentaries primarily covering American history.

His latest film focuses on Benjamin Franklin.

When is the Benjamin Franklin documentary on?

Starting on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 8pm ET, Ken Burns’ Benjamin Franklin documentary will air on television.

The two-part film is set to cover “the most compelling American character of the 18th century,” per .

On Tuesday night, viewers can watch the second half at the same time.

How can I watch it?

The Benjamin Franklin documentary will air exclusively on PBS.

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

Born in January of 1706, Benjamin Franklin was one of the American Founding Fathers who helped to write the Declaration of Independence.

Franklin served as the first-ever United States postmaster general and is known for his numerous inventions and studies – including significant progress in electricity use.

A writer and statesman, Franklin first published the Pennsylvania Gazette at the age of 23 and went on to earn recognition for his work on Poor Richard’s Almanack.

On April 17, 1790, Franklin died from a pleuritic attack while at his home.

He was 84 years old at the time.

Who is Ken Burns?

Born on July 29, 1953, Ken Burns is a filmmaker known for his historical documentaries.

He has worked on a multitude of series, including:

• The Civil War (1990)
• Baseball (1994)
• Prohibition (2011)
• Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015)

According to , Burns has an estimated net worth of around $1.5million.