Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000)
Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.
2000 · 4h 11m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
Epic television miniseries exploring the complicated relationship of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sally Hemings, who conducted a 38 year love affair, spanning an ocean, ultimately producing children, grandchildren, and lots of controversy.
Director: Charles Haid
Writers: Tina Andrews
Cast
Sam Neill as Thomas JeffersonCarmen Ejogo as Sally HemingsDiahann Carroll as Betty HemingsMare Winningham as Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson RandolphMario Van Peebles as James HemingsRené Auberjonois as James CallenderŽeljko Ivanek as Thomas Mann RandolphKlea Scott as Critta HemingsJessica Townsend as Maria 'Polly' JeffersonLawrence Gilliard Jr. as Henry JacksonKevin Conway as Thomas PaineAmelia Heinle as Harriet HemingsMore like this
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