

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation
1995-04-05
United States of America
57 minutes.
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.
Year 1995
Studio PBS
Director
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)
Popularity 1.4977
Language English