1. The Levys of Monticello - Virginia Film Festival
Film Info. Director: Steven Pressman. Runtime: 70 min. Genre: Documentaries.
After his death in 1826, Thomas Jefferson left behind a mountain of personal debt, forcing his heirs to auction off most of his possessions and sell off his iconic home of Monticello. In 1834, Monticello came under the unlikely ownership of Uriah Levy, a Jewish U.S. naval officer and deep admirer of Jefferson’s scholarship and […]
2. The Levys of Monticello - Rotten Tomatoes
Netflix's 100 Best Movies Right Now (November 2024) poster image ... Genre: Documentary. Original Language: English. Runtime: 1h 10m. Most Popular at ...
The history of the Levy family and how they saved Thomas Jefferson's Monticello residence from ruin.
3. The Levys of Monticello - Wilmington Jewish Film Festival
The Levys of Monticello. Wednesday, April 26, 7PM Director: Steven Pressman Year: 2022. Run Time: 71 minutes. Country: USA Language: English Genre: Documentary.
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.
4. The Levys of Monticello - Charlotte - Levine Jewish Community Center
8 feb 2023 · Director: Steven Pressman ; Language: English ; Run Time: 71 minutes ; Genre: Documentary ; Country/Year: USA 2022
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.
5. The Levys of Monticello - Jewish Film Festivals
28 jan 2022 · The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved ...
When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home
6. 35th VAFF to Feature 'The Levys of Monticello', Netflix's 'My Father's ...
30 aug 2022 · From Menemsha Films and director Steven Pressman, The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy ...
VAFF to Partner with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to Present The Levys Of Monticello and will Feature Upcoming Netflix Family Film My Father’s Dragon as Part of 2022 VAFF Festival Officials Also Announce Launch of “Critic in Residence” Program Welcoming Noted Film Critic Carlos Aguilar Full VAFF Program Announcement Scheduled for October 11 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – […]
7. THE LEVYS OF MONTICELLO - A Review by Jenn Rohm
26 nov 2023 · Genres: Documentary. Selig Rating: 3 stars. Runtime: 1h 10m. VOD Release Date: November 24, 2023. Movie Site: The Levys of Monticello website.
THE LEVYS OF MONTICELLO - A Review by Jenn Rohm
8. The Levys of Monticello - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide
Find out how to watch The Levys of Monticello. Stream The Levys ... Only in theaters September 13th, 2024. 2024 PG13 Documentary, Comedy. Watchlist. Where to ...
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9. How a Jewish family saved Thomas Jefferson's home - The Forward
30 nov 2022 · Steven Pressman's documentary "The Levys of Monticello" focuses on a Jewish family that preserved Thomas Jefferson's home.
Steven Pressman's documentary "The Levys of Monticello" focuses on a Jewish family that preserved Thomas Jefferson's home.
10. The Levys of Monticello - National Center for Jewish Film
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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.
11. The Levys of Monticello | WinterFest 2023 - Jewish Film Institute
When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he was mired in debt and his beloved home at Monticello was rapidly falling into disrepair. The Levys of Monticello tells ...
Thomas Jefferson's beloved home at Monticello is saved from ruin by a Jewish family that winds up owning the house longer than Jefferson himself.
12. The Levys of Monticello - Weinstein JCC
The Levys of Monticello · The Levys of Monticello · All-Film Festival Pass · The Levys of Monticello.
The Levys of Monticello The Levys of MonticelloSunday, January 22 at 2:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard 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 its possessions. The Levys of […]
13. The Levys of Monticello | Coolidge Corner Theater
Steve Pressman's award-winning film uncovers the legacy of one of America's oldest Jewish families while confronting the racism and antisemitism that are woven ...
Massachusetts Premiere! Q&A with Brandeis Professor Jonathan Sarna, film interviewee. Thomas Jefferson started building Monticello in 1769 on the slave plantation he inherited from his father. Upon his death in 1826, his heirs sold the property to pay his debts.
14. A Crusade for Monticello
Narrated by Steven Pressman, writer, producer, and director of the documentary film, The Levys of Monticello. ... Posted Oct 24, 2024. Archaeologists in the ...
Videos, podcasts, and livestreams about Thomas Jefferson and his world, Monticello and its enslaved community, and the work of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.