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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.
Feb 13, 2000 · 4h 11m
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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.

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CAST

Sam Neill
Thomas Jefferson
Carmen Ejogo
Sally Hemings
Diahann Carroll
Betty Hemings
Mare Winningham
Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
Mario Van Peebles
James Hemings
René Auberjonois
James Callender
Željko Ivanek
Thomas Mann Randolph
Klea Scott
Critta Hemings
Directed by Charles Haid

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Craig Anderson Productions, CBS Studios
Country
US

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