description Lincoln (2012) Overview
Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' focuses on the final months of Abraham Lincoln's presidency, specifically his efforts to pass the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. The film is notable for its meticulous attention to historical detail, Daniel Day-Lewis's masterful performance, and its insightful exploration of the political maneuvering required to achieve a monumental social change. While some historians have questioned certain portrayals, the film remains a compelling and thought-provoking examination of a crucial period in American history.
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What part of Lincoln's presidency does Lincoln (2012) cover?
Steven Spielberg's film concentrates on early 1865 and Abraham Lincoln's effort to pass the 13th Amendment through the US House of Representatives. It is not a cradle-to-grave biography or a general account of every Civil War campaign.
Who plays Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Thaddeus Stevens?
Daniel Day-Lewis plays Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field plays Mary Todd Lincoln, and Tommy Lee Jones plays Thaddeus Stevens. The screenplay was written by Tony Kushner, who also wrote Spielberg's Munich.
Is Lincoln (2012) based on a book?
The film was partly inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2005 biography Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, while Tony Kushner wrote the screenplay for the movie's narrower congressional story. Goodwin's book covers much more of Lincoln's political life than the film does.
Did Daniel Day-Lewis win an Oscar for Lincoln?
Yes. His performance won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the 2012 film, and Lincoln received 12 Oscar nominations overall and won two awards.
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