Release Date

04 Apr, 1995

Runtime

00:57: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

2/1

Synopsis

A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation

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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Miniseries

04 Apr, 1995

Actors

Martin Doblmeier

Edward Herrmann

Danny Glover

Robert Prosky

Sissy Spacek

Jewell Robinson

Michael P. Sullivan

Cindy Geary

Crew