Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain

1995 | 114 minutes | 5.0 ★ (1)

Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
  • Overview

    In this documentary, historians, politicians and actors (including Danny Glover and Sissy Spacek) try to illuminate the quixotic nature of founding father Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his views about slavery and rumored affair with his slave Sally Hemmings. Though many consider Jefferson America's most influential political logician, his life was a series of paradoxes. Edward Herrmann is featured as the voice of the conflicted aristocrat. [netflix]

  • Release Date

    04 April 1995

  • DirectingMartin Doblmeier
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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