Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

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.

Cast

Sam Neill

Played Thomas Jefferson
Carmen Ejogo

Played Sally Hemings
Diahann Carroll

Played Betty Hemings
Mare Winningham

Played Martha 'Patsy' Jeffe…
Mario Van Peebles

Played James Hemings
René Auberjonois

Played James Callender
Zeljko Ivanek

Played Thomas Mann Randolph
Klea Scott

Played Critta Hemings
Jessica Townsend

Played Maria 'Polly' Jeffer…
Lawrence Gilliard Jr…

Played Henry Jackson
Kevin Conway

Played Thomas Paine
Amelia Heinle

Played Harriet Hemings
Reno Roop

Played James Madison

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