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The Levys of Monticello
“The story of Monticello did not end with Jefferson”
0.0 / 10• 2022• 1h 10m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions. The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century – far longer than Jefferson or his descendants. The remarkable story of the Levy family also intersects with the rise of antisemitism that runs throughout the course of American history.
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Steven Pressman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. The Levys of Monticello is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
