| Description |
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; widescreen (enhanced); stereo. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Host, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; special commentary by Doris Kearns Goodwin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Stephen McCarthy ; editor, R.A. Fedde ; composer, Joel Goodman. |
| Summary |
In light of the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this documentary focuses on many of the controversial aspects of Lincoln's life--race, equality, religion, politics and depression. Interviews re-enactors, relic hunters, authors, scholars and Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to gain perspectives on Lincoln's life and thoughts. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 2009. |
| Subject |
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Gates, Henry Louis.
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Maggio, John.
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Soenens, Muriel.
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Goodwin, Doris Kearns.
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Kunhardt McGee Productions.
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Inkwell Films.
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Ark Media (Firm)
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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PBS Home Video.
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| ISBN |
0793670349 |
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9780793670345 |
| Standard No. |
841887010351 |
| Music No. |
LOFL601 PBS Home Video |
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