Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
"A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation"
Details
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.
- Genres: Documentary
- Language: English
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Martin Doblmeier , Edward Herrmann , Danny Glover , Robert Prosky , Sissy Spacek , Jewell Robinson , Michael P. Sullivan , Cindy Geary
- Creator:
- Producer: Charles W. Sydnor, Jr, Martin Doblmeier, Martin Doblmeier
