Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000)

Synopsis: A passionately dramatic interpretation of a 39-year forbidden relationship between the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson (Sam Neill, JURASSIC PARK) and a beautiful mulatto... A passionately dramatic interpretation of a 39-year forbidden relationship between the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson (Sam Neill, JURASSIC PARK) and a beautiful mulatto slave named Sally Hemings (Carmen Ejogo). This fictionalized historical scandal is portrayed here as the pair sharing a loving relationship, with Jefferson fathering at least one--and possibly all six--of Sally's children. A historical tale of love and triumph in the face of prejudice. Originally broadcast on CBS television. [More]

Starring: Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Mare Winningham, Diahann Carroll

Starring: Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Mare Winningham, Diahann Carroll, Mario Van Peebles, Rene Auberjonois

Director: Charles Haid

Director: Charles Haid
Screenwriter: Tina Andrews
Producer: Gerrit Van Der Meer

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