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Lincoln (2012)

Lincoln
Lincoln
PG-13
Biography
Documentary
Drama
History
War

Release Date
November 9, 2012
Director
Steven Spielberg
Runtime
120
Main Genre
Biography
Writers
Tony Kushner , Doris Kearns Goodwin
Tagline
A Steven Speilberg film.

Summary

A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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