The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
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Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1995 |
Key crew
- Martin DoblmeierWriter
- Gerry BowlesOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Martin DoblmeierSelf - Host
- Edward HerrmannThomas Jefferson (voice)
- Danny GloverIsaac Jefferson (voice)
- Robert ProskyEdmund Bacon (voice)
- Sissy SpacekMartha Jefferson Randolph (voice)
- Jewell RobinsonHannah (voice)
- Michael P. SullivanJames T. Callender (voice)
- Cindy GearyMartha Jefferson (voice)