Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
- Release
- April 4, 1995
- Screen Time
- 1 season · 57min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- N/A
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Martin Doblmeier
Self - Host
2 eps.
Edward Herrmann
Thomas Jefferson (voice)
2 eps.
Danny Glover
Isaac Jefferson (voice)
2 eps.
Robert Prosky
Edmund Bacon (voice)
2 eps.
Sissy Spacek
Martha Jefferson Randolph (voice)
2 eps.
Jewell Robinson
Hannah (voice)
2 eps.
Michael P. Sullivan
James T. Callender (voice)
2 eps.
Cindy Geary
Martha Jefferson (voice)
2 eps.
