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Thomas Jefferson a view from the mountain

Tells the story of one of America's most complex and enduring figures, and his personal and public struggle with an issue that would define our nation. The program also examines the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave, Sally Hemmings.

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  • "View from the mountain"@en
  • "View from the mountain"

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  • ""A story that tears at the heart of America, this critically acclaimed documentary from the director of "Bonhoeffer" explores Thomas Jefferson and his personal and public dilemma about race and slavery.""
  • "Tells the story of one of America's most complex and enduring figures, and his personal and public struggle with an issue that would define our nation. The program also examines the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave, Sally Hemmings."@en
  • "Tells the story of one of America's most complex and enduring figures and his personal and public struggle with an issue that would come to define our nation. Also examines the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave, Sally Hemings."@en
  • ""Diversity, and equality that still tear at the heart of America."--Excerpts from 1995 Peabody Awards entry form. Includes interviews with historians and descendents of Jefferson's slaves. Discusses the Hemings/Woodson connection to the Jefferson family."
  • "Includes comments from such noted historians as Pulitzer Prize-winner Gordon Wood, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, noted Jefferson biographer Merrill Peterson, and others. The documentary features the voices of Edward Herrmann, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover and Robert Prosky."@en
  • "" ... [This] is a two-hour documentary devoted to the greatest unresolved issues of Jefferson's time--the problem of slavery and the question of race--and to his own personal struggle and public dilemma in dealing with them. A lifelong slaveholder, aware of the evils of the institution, and fearful it would destroy the Republic, Jefferson was among the first Americans to write about racial differences ... [It] draws upon a wealth of material, and the insights of a number of prominent Americans, to document for our time the lessons Thomas Jefferson left from his grappling with issues of race."
  • "Takes a look at Thomas Jefferson and his acquaintances, as well as his habits and lifestyle."@en
  • "Tells the story of one of America's most complex and enduring figures and his personal and public struggle with an issue that would come to define our nation. Also examines the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave, Sally Hemmings."@en
  • "Tells the story of Thomas Jefferson and his personal and public struggle with the issue of slavery. Also examines the possible relationship between Jefferson and Monticello slave, Sally Hemmings."
  • "This video explores Jefferson's seemingly contradictory attitudes towards slavery."@en
  • "This video explores Jefferson's seemingly contradictory attitudes towards slavery."

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  • "Biography"@en
  • "Biography"
  • "Television"
  • "Documentaries and factual films and video"
  • "Documentary television programs"@en
  • "History"
  • "History"@en
  • "Biographical television programs"@en
  • "Documentary films"@en
  • "Biographies"
  • "Nonfiction films"@en

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  • "Thomas Jefferson a view from the mountain"@en
  • "Thomas Jefferson a view from the mountain"
  • "Thomas Jefferson, a view from the mountain a documentary about race, slavery and the new nation"
  • "Thomas Jefferson, a view from the mountain a documentary about race, slavery and the new nation"@en
  • "Thomas Jefferson, a view from the mountain"@en
  • "Thomas Jefferson : a view from the mountain"

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