Monroe Hill

A narrative documentary tracing the legacy of James Monroe from his Albemarle County farm to the presidency.

A narrative documentary tracing the legacy of James Monroe from his Albemarle County farm to the presidency. Through archival records, landscapes, and historical context, it follows Monroe's journey as a Revolutionary War veteran, statesman, and neighbor to Jefferson - framing his ideas and contradictions against the backdrop of early Virginia.

Cast

Eduardo Montes-Bradley

Director

S

Sara Bon-Harper

Self (James Monroe's Highland)

W

William Ferraro

Self (Washington Papers)

B

Ben Ford

Self (archaeologist)

S

Scott Harris

Self (James Monroe Library)

D

Daniel Preston

Self (The Papers of James Monroe)