Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

A sober, thoughtful documentary that examines a founding father's moral contradictions with historical rigor and quiet gravity.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Martin Doblmeier, Edward Herrmann, Danny Glover

Tagline

A documentary about race, slavery and the new nation

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, class, power, identity

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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