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Lincoln's Dilemma

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Based on historian David S. Reynolds' award-winning book, "Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times," the series, "Lincoln's Dilemma," features insights from journalists, educators and scholars, as well as rare archival materials, that offer a more nuanced look into the life of the Great Emancipator. Set against the background of the Civil War, "Lincoln's Dilemma" also gives voice to the narratives of enslaved people, shaping a more complete view of an America divided over issues including economy, race and humanity, and underscoring Lincoln's battle to save the country, no matter the cost. The series is narrated award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright ("Angels in America") and features the voices of actor Bill Camp ("The Night Of") as Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. ("Hamilton") as Frederick Douglas.
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Jeffrey Wright

Narrator

Bill Camp

Abraham Lincoln

Leslie Odom Jr.

Frederick Douglass

Edward L. Ayers

Self

Sidney Blumenthal

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Christopher Bonner

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Synopsis Based on historian David S. Reynolds' award-winning book, "Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times," the series, "Lincoln's Dilemma," features insights from journalists, educators and scholars, as well as rare archival materials, that offer a more nuanced look into the life of the Great Emancipator. Set against the background of the Civil War, "Lincoln's Dilemma" also gives voice to the narratives of enslaved people, shaping a more complete view of an America divided over issues including economy, race and humanity, and underscoring Lincoln's battle to save the country, no matter the cost. The series is narrated award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright ("Angels in America") and features the voices of actor Bill Camp ("The Night Of") as Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. ("Hamilton") as Frederick Douglas.
Executive Producer
Peter W. Kunhardt, Teddy Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, Josh Tyrangiel, Richard Plepler, Jacqueline Olive, Barak Goodman, Jelani Cobb
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 18, 2022
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