Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain (1995)

A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation

Documentary

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.

  • First Air Date: 1995-04-04
  • Last Air Date: 1995-04-05
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 2
  • Episode Runtime: 57 min.
  • Network: PBS

Where to Watch Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain Online

You can now watch Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain online on the following streaming providers in the United States.


    • Seasons

    • Season 1

      2 Episodes

    Cast

    • 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)

    • Jewell Robinson

      Hannah (voice)

    • Michael P. Sullivan

      James T. Callender (voice)

    • Cindy Geary

      Martha Jefferson (voice)