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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000): Cast

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal is a 2000 drama directed by Charles Haid, starring Carmen Ejogo as Sally Hemings, Mario Van Peebles and Diahann Carroll.

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) movie poster
Director
Charles Haid
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Sally Hemings: An American Scandal About?

The premise of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal without spoilers.

This epic television miniseries dramatizes the true, controversial romance between President Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved servant Sally Hemings. Over a 38‑year affair that even crossed an ocean, their union produced children and grandchildren, sparking enduring debate and scandal that still resonates today. It highlights lasting controversy.

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Cast & crew

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Cast & Characters

Carmen Ejogo leads the cast as Sally Hemings, with Mario Van Peebles as James Hemings and Diahann Carroll as Betty Hemings. Directed by Charles Haid; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Charles Haid

More films directed by Charles Haid: Life Is Ruff, Buffalo Soldiers and In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion.

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Sally Hemmings: An American Love Story” and “Forbidden Love”.

Also known as
  • Sally Hemmings: An American Love Story
  • Forbidden Love
  • Monticello
  • The Memoirs of Sally Hemings
  • Sally Hemings: An American Love Story

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Sally Hemings: An American Scandal FAQ: Cast & Director

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal was directed by Charles Haid.

More films by Charles Haid

Who is in the cast of Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal stars Carmen Ejogo as Sally Hemings, Mario Van Peebles as James Hemings and Diahann Carroll as Betty Hemings, among 17 credited actors.

Does Sally Hemings: An American Scandal have a post-credit scene?

No. Sally Hemings: An American Scandal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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