Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.

7.6(5 votes)
2000
4h 11m
DramaRomance
slaverybiographyhistorical fictionhistorical dramaanxiousauthoritariancrueldistressing

Overview

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.

Cast

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Thomas Jefferson

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Sally Hemings

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Betty Hemings

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

James Hemings

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

James Callender

Zeljko Ivanek

Zeljko Ivanek

Thomas Mann Randolph

Klea Scott

Klea Scott

Critta Hemings

Jessica Townsend

Maria 'Polly' Jefferson

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Henry Jackson

Directed by

Charles Haid

Charles Haid

Written by

Tina Andrews

Tina Andrews

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