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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sam NeillThomas Jefferson | Thomas Jefferson |
 Carmen EjogoSally Hemings | Sally Hemings |
 Diahann CarrollBetty Hemings | Betty Hemings |
 Mare WinninghamMartha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph | Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph |
 Mario Van PeeblesJames Hemings | James Hemings |
 René AuberjonoisJames Callender | James Callender |
 Željko IvanekThomas Mann Randolph | Thomas Mann Randolph |
 Klea ScottCritta Hemings | Critta Hemings |
| JJessica TownsendMaria 'Polly' Jefferson | Maria 'Polly' Jefferson |
 Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Henry Jackson | Henry Jackson |
 Kevin ConwayThomas Paine | Thomas Paine |
 Amelia HeinleHarriet Hemings | Harriet Hemings |
| RReno RoopJames Madison | James Madison |