Sally Hemings: An American Scandal 24 years old

Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.

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.

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Cast

Name Character
Carmen Ejogo She was 26, now 50 years old as Sally Hemings
Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. He was 28, now 52 years old as Henry Jackson
René Auberjonois He was 59, 79 years old when he died as James Callender
Sam Neill He was 52, now 76 years old as Thomas Jefferson
Željko Ivanek He was 42, now 66 years old as Thomas Mann Randolph
Mario Van Peebles He was 43, now 67 years old as James Hemings
Diahann Carroll She was 64, 84 years old when she died as Betty Hemings
Amelia Heinle She was 26, now 51 years old as Harriet Hemings
Mare Winningham She was 40, now 64 years old as Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
Kevin Conway He was 57, 77 years old when he died as Thomas Paine
Klea Scott She was 31, now 55 years old as Critta Hemings
Jessica Townsend She was 14, now 39 years old as Maria 'Polly' Jefferson

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Crew

Name Department
Charles Haid as Director. He was 56 (now 80) years old Directing
Tina Andrews as Writer. She was 48 (now 72) years old Writing
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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (24 years)

Bound by Slavery. Freed by Love.

  • Release day: Sunday, February 13, 2000
  • Runtime: 251 minutes