Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Bill Camp, Leslie Odom Jr.
TV-PGHDCC
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. The Anti-Slavery CandidateAs Lincoln prepares to take office, the debate over slavery pushes the country toward a civil war.TV-PGCC58minFeb 17, 2022
2. So You See, the Man MovesThousands of enslaved people flee north and join Union forces, tipping the scales of military power. Lincoln strategizes the path to reunification.TV-PGCC54minFeb 17, 2022
3. A New Birth of FreedomLincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, but Black Americans like Frederick Douglass know it's a far cry from abolition.TV-PGCC52minFeb 17, 2022
4. A Sacred EffortLincoln wins reelection. In the aftermath of the war, he commits himself to abolishing slavery and passes the 13th Amendment.TV-PGCC57minFeb 17, 2022
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Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- George Kunhardt, Josh Tyrangiel, Peter W. Kunhardt, Teddy Kunhardt
- Studio
- EDEN Productions, Studio AKA, Kunhardt Films
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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