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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

  • TV Series
  • 2000– 2000–
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 4h 11m
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7.0/10
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Sam Neill and Carmen Ejogo in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000)
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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 ch... Read allEpic 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.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.
IMDb RATING
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493
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  • Stars
    • Diahann Carroll
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Sam Neill
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  • Stars
    • Diahann Carroll
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Sam Neill
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    • 18User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

    Episodes2

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    Sam Neill and Carmen Ejogo in Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000)
    On set with writer/co-executive producer Tina Andrews
    On set with cast and writer/producer Tina Andrews for "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal"
    With Tina Andrews, holding WGA Award for Best Miniseries for "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal"
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    Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll
    • Betty Hemingsas Betty Hemings
    2 episodes2 eps • 2000
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • James Hemingsas James Hemings
    2 episodes2 eps • 2000
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Thomas Jeffersonas Thomas Jefferson
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Sally Hemingsas Sally Hemings
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolphas Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • James Callenderas James Callender
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Thomas Mann Randolphas Thomas Mann Randolph
    Klea Scott
    Klea Scott
    • Critta Hemingsas Critta Hemings
    Jessica Townsend
    • Maria 'Polly' Jeffersonas Maria 'Polly' Jefferson
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Henry Jacksonas Henry Jackson
    Kevin Conway
    Kevin Conway
    • Thomas Paineas Thomas Paine
    Amelia Heinle
    Amelia Heinle
    • Harriet Hemingsas Harriet Hemings
    Peter Bradbury
    • Samuel Carras Samuel Carr
    Chris Stafford
    • Peter Carras Peter Carr
    Kelly Rutherford
    Kelly Rutherford
    • Lady Maria Coswayas Lady Maria Cosway
    Sean Pratt
    Sean Pratt
    • Tom Hemingsas Tom Hemings
    Paul Kandel
    • Pierre Du Pontas Pierre Du Pont
    Kathryn Meisle
    Kathryn Meisle
    • Dolley Madisonas Dolley Madison
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    • Trivia
      Several progeny (children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren) of the Hemings/Jefferson relationship did in fact have Thomas Jefferson's trademark red hair, and after leaving Monticello lived openly as white, and married white spouses, and personally identified as white, not black or colored. The progeny of the Hemings/Jefferson relationship were, in fact, 7/8 Caucasian European. Several were considered exceptionally handsome or beautiful.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Sally Hemings: I was born a slave, but destined to scandal.

    • Crazy credits
      ON SCREEN: In 1873, her son Madison was interviewed regarding the story of his parents.

    User reviews18

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    Some great performances
    This movie was not immediately something I found great. In fact, as I watched the beginning, I began to find myself laughing at the absurdity of some of the scenes... a reaction not sought after, I am sure. It wasn't awful, and it did have some good parts, but it was something out of a Harlequin romance novel, it seemed. But, as time rolled on, the movie began to unveil its value as a serious, thought-provoking, and often moving portrayal of a time when the human condition outshined the laws of the day. In the end, what made this movie work -- and it worked quite well once it got past the poorly written first scenes -- were the performances of Sam Neill, and Carmen Ejogo. It was not a surprise that Sam Neill made bad lines sound so good -- he's an extremely talented actor -- but it was a surprise to see Carmen Ejogo, a virtual unknown, act so beautifully and eloquently. She is going to be an actress to watch. Not only is she gorgeous to look at, she's talented, as well. Both actors were brilliant in their roles, and that alone makes the movie worth watching. They should be proud of the work they did.
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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Monticello
    • Filming locations
      • Tuckahoe Plantation - 12601 River Road, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Productions
      • Craig Anderson Productions
      • Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group
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    • Runtime
      4 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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