Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain(1995)
A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain 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.
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain (1995) is a documentary series that premiered on April 4, 1995, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Martin Doblmeier, Edward Herrmann, Danny Glover and Robert Prosky.
- First aired:
- 1995-04-04
- Last aired:
- 1995-04-05
- Producers:
- Charles W. Sydnor, Jr
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Martin Doblmeier
Martin Doblmeier
as Self - Host
Edward Herrmann
as Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Danny Glover
as Isaac Jefferson (voice)
Robert Prosky
as Edmund Bacon (voice)
Sissy Spacek
as Martha Jefferson Randolph (voice)
- Jewell Robinson
Jewell Robinson
as Hannah (voice)
Michael P. Sullivan
as James T. Callender (voice)
- Cindy Geary
Cindy Geary
as Martha Jefferson (voice)
Key crew
Executive produced by Charles W. Sydnor, Jr.
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Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain?
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Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain (1995) is available to stream on HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain are there?
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Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 4, 1995.
Is Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain still running?
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No. Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 5, 1995.
Who is in the cast of Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain?
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Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain (1995) stars Martin Doblmeier, Edward Herrmann, Danny Glover, Robert Prosky and Sissy Spacek. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.