American Experience Dolley Madison (Season 22, Episode 4)
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TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History

American Experience

Dolley Madison (Season 22, Episode 4)

TV-G

TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Dolley Madison lived through the two wars that established the U.S., was friends with the first 12 Presidents, and watched America evolve from a struggling young republic to the first modern democracy in the world.

Director

Muffie Meyer

Writer

Ronald Blumer

Producers

Muffie Meyer | Julia Morrison | Jennie Reedquist

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designers

Andrew Jackness | Deborah Thomas

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 1, 2010

Release date

Mar 1, 2010 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 84 wins & 123 nominations

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44 cast members

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