Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.
2000-02-13 | 251 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Sam NeillThomas Jefferson
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Carmen EjogoSally Hemings
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Diahann CarrollBetty Hemings
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Mare WinninghamMartha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
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Mario Van PeeblesJames Hemings
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René AuberjonoisJames Callender
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Zeljko IvanekThomas Mann Randolph
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Klea ScottCritta Hemings
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Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Henry Jackson
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Kevin ConwayThomas Paine
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Amelia HeinleHarriet Hemings