Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

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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.

Cast

M

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)

J

Jewell Robinson

Hannah (voice)

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