Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
First aired on Apr 4, 1995
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Genres: 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Martin Doblmeier | Self - Host
Edward Herrmann | Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Danny Glover | Isaac Jefferson (voice)
Robert Prosky | Edmund Bacon (voice)
Sissy Spacek | Martha Jefferson Randolph (voice)
Jewell Robinson | Hannah (voice)
Featured Crew
Charles W. Sydnor, Jr | Executive Producer
Gary Grieg | Cinematography
Martin Doblmeier | Writer
Martin Doblmeier | Producer
Tim Finkbiner | Associate Producer
Gerry Bowles | Original Music Composer
