Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation
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1995–1995
1 season
~57m/ep
Documentary
Overview
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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Seasons
Miniseries
2 episodes · 1995
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
April 4, 1995
Last aired
April 5, 1995
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Networks
PBS
Language
English
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