Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

One of America's most complex and enduring figures, Thomas Jefferson struggled personally and publicly with an issue that would come to define our nation. Examining the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave Sally Hemings, the program includes comments from such noted historians as Pulitzer Prize-winner Gordon Wood, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, noted Jefferson biographer Merrill Peterson, and others. Featuring the voices of Edward Herrmann, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, and Robert Prosky.

Format
TV
Episodes
2
Episode Duration
57 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
2
Episode Duration
57 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 4, 1995
Season
1995
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Virginia Public Media, Journey Films, PBS
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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One of America's most complex and enduring figures, Thomas Jefferson struggled personally and publicly with an issue that would come to define our nation. Examining the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave Sally Hemings, the program includes comments from such noted historians as Pulitzer Prize-winner Gordon Wood, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, noted Jefferson biographer Merrill Peterson, and others. Featuring the voices of Edward Herrmann, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, and Robert Prosky.

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Japanese

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Staff

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