Sally Hemings: An American Scandal(2000)
Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Synopsis
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.
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Haid, released on February 13, 2000 with a runtime of 4h 11m. It stars Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Diahann Carroll and Mare Winningham. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Haid
- Writers:
- Tina Andrews
- Production:
- Craig Anderson Productions, CBS Studios
- Status:
- Released
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Neill
as Thomas Jefferson
Carmen Ejogo
as Sally Hemings
Diahann Carroll
as Betty Hemings
Mare Winningham
as Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
Mario Van Peebles
as James Hemings
René Auberjonois
as James Callender
Željko Ivanek
as Thomas Mann Randolph
Klea Scott
as Critta Hemings
- Jessica Townsend
Jessica Townsend
as Maria 'Polly' Jefferson
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
as Henry Jackson
Kevin Conway
as Thomas Paine
Amelia Heinle
as Harriet Hemings
Key crew
Directed by Charles Haid, written by Tina Andrews.
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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?
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The main cast of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) includes Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Diahann Carroll, Mare Winningham and Mario Van Peebles. The film was directed by Charles Haid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sally Hemings: An American Scandal released?
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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal was released on February 13, 2000 and runs for 4h 11m.
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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.