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. This film 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.

Winner: Building Bridges Jury Prize - Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2022.

Selection: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival 2022, Tucson International Jewish Film Festival 2022, Hartford Jewish Film Festival 2022, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 2022, Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2022.

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This film is in the competition for the Audience Best Documentary Film of the Fest Award.

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