Series·1995·1 season

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

Documentary

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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Part 1E1 · 57 min

Jefferson’s early years, the building of Monticello, his “Notes on the state of Virginia,” and the Revolutionary War.

Part 2E2 · 57 min

Slave revolt, the Jefferson presidency, the Sally Hemings scandal, and the end of Jefferson’s life.

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Cast

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Martin Doblmeier
Martin DoblmeierSelf - Host
Edward Herrmann
Edward HerrmannThomas Jefferson (voice)
Danny Glover
Danny GloverIsaac Jefferson (voice)
Robert Prosky
Robert ProskyEdmund Bacon (voice)
Sissy Spacek
Sissy SpacekMartha Jefferson Randolph (voice)
Jewell Robinson
Jewell RobinsonHannah (voice)
Michael P. Sullivan
Michael P. SullivanJames T. Callender (voice)
Cindy Geary
Cindy GearyMartha Jefferson (voice)

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