Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
“Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Jessica Townsend
Maria 'Polly' Jefferson
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Henry Jackson
Kevin Conway
Thomas Paine
Amelia Heinle
Harriet Hemings
Reno Roop
James Madison
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Haid
- Screenplay & Story
- Tina Andrews
- Original Title
- Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 11m
- Production Studios
- Craig Anderson Productions, CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Haid
Tina Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Haid
Director
Tina Andrews
Writer
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What is Sally Hemings: An American Scandal about?
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.
Who directed Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal was directed by Charles Haid.
Who stars in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?
The principal cast of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal includes Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Diahann Carroll, Mare Winningham, Mario Van Peebles.
When was Sally Hemings: An American Scandal released and how long is it?
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 4h 11m.