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.

Price:  $15 - includes Q&A with filmmaker Steven Pressman

Director: Steven Pressman
Language: English
Run Time: 71 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Country/Year: USA 2022
Community Partner: Temple Israel