Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

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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.

"The true story of the controversial romance between President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings."

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Miniseries2000

8.11923h 16m

	Ep	Title	Rating	Votes	Runtime
▶	1	Part 1	8.2	10	98 min
▶	2	Part 2	8.0	9	98 min

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Diahann Carroll Betty Hemings

Mario Van Peebles James Hemings

Sam Neill Thomas Jefferson

Carmen Ejogo Sally, Sally Hemings

Mare Winningham Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph

Rene Auberjonois James Callender

Zeljko Ivanek Thomas Mann Randolph

Kevin Conway Thomas Paine

Amelia Heinle Harriet Hemings

Klea Scott Critta Hemings

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