You Are There Series: Jefferson Makes a Difference

Synopsis of You Are There Series: Jefferson Makes a Difference

Two classic episodes of the legendary television series You Are There -- in which historical events are reenacted as if they were being covered by a modern television news team -- are featured on this home-video release. You Are There: Jefferson Makes a Difference includes "The Vote That Made Jefferson President: February 17th, 1801," in which Federalists led by Aaron Burr (Hurd Hatfield) attempt to use the provisions of the electoral college to prevent Thomas Jefferson (Cameron Prudhomme) from being confirmed as the third president of the United States; and "The Louisiana Purchase: April 12th, 1803," in which Jefferson (Dan Morgan), faced with a political crisis following the closing of the port of New Orleans, attempts to clear out a deadlock in negotiations with France for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory with the help of James Monroe (David White). ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

50 mins

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NR

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