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.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1995 2 Episodes

Key Information

Network PBS
Type Miniseries
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Martin Doblmeier

Self - Host

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Isaac Jefferson (voice)

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Edmund Bacon (voice)

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Martha Jefferson Randolph (voice)

Jewell Robinson

Hannah (voice)

Michael P. Sullivan

Michael P. Sullivan

James T. Callender (voice)

Cindy Geary

Martha Jefferson (voice)

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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...

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain has 1 season with 2 episodes.

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain premiered on April 4, 1995.

No, Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain has ended. The final episode aired on April 5, 1995.

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Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain is classified as Documentary.