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Abraham Lincoln
Promotional poster
GenreWar drama
Historical drama
Miniseries
Directed byMalcolm Venville
Starring
  • Graham Sibley
  • Justin Salinger
  • Colin Moss
  • Jenny Stead
ComposerKurt Farquhar
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producerDoris Kearns Goodwin
ProducerPatrick Altema
Original release
NetworkHistory
ReleaseFebruary 20 (2022-02-20) –
February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)

Abraham Lincoln is a 2022 American television miniseries directed by Malcolm Venville. The three-part miniseries chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States and premiered on February 20, 2022, on History.[1][2] The miniseries was released as a 5 hour and 21-minute DVD.

Overview

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Executive produced by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, the series was based on Goodwin's 2018 book, Leadership in Turbulent Times. Goodwin also provided on-camera, expert analyses for the series of key moments in Lincoln's life and presidency. In addition, the series' three episodes featured analyses by other prominent historians who providing insights into Lincoln's life and the history of America before and during the American Civil War. Contributing historians included: Catherine Clinton, Christy S. Coleman, Allen C. Guelzo, Harold Holzer, Caroline Janney, and Edna Greene Medford, as well as other prominent Americans including former U.S. President Barack Obama and former U.S. Army General Stanley A. McChrystal.[3][4]

Main cast

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Episodes

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This 2022 miniseries presented more than five hours of programming during its three-episode run, and, as of 2024, was still being made available on streaming video services. The three episodes were:

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [5]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Railsplitter"UnknownUnknownFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)N/A
Through a poverty-ridden childhood on the American frontier, Abraham Lincoln is determined to leave his mark on the world.
2"A President at War"UnknownUnknownFebruary 21, 2022 (2022-02-21)N/A
With the Civil War fully underway, Abraham Lincoln is forced to quickly learn how to manage a military as commander in chief.
3"Saving the Union"UnknownUnknownFebruary 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)N/A
As casualties mount in the raging Civil War, Abraham Lincoln seeks a general who can end it once and for all. When the end draws near, he begins to think about what comes next for the nation and its former slaves.

See also

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  • Washington (2020 History Channel miniseries)
  • Grant (2020 History Channel miniseries)
  • Theodore Roosevelt (2022 History Channel miniseries)
  • FDR (2023 History Channel miniseries)
  • Kennedy (2023 History Channel miniseries)

References

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  1. ^ "Abraham Lincoln Documentary Event Premieres Sunday, February 20 at 8/7c". HISTORY.
  2. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 21, 2022). "History Channel Sets Abraham Lincoln Documentary To Air Presidents Day Weekend". Deadline. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Bentley, Rick. "History Channel series examines life of Abraham Lincoln." Bakersfield, California: KGET17-TV, February 18, 2022.
  4. ^ Chu, Hau. "'Abraham Lincoln' premiers on the History Channel." Washington, D.C.: The Washington Post, February 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "Shows A-Z – Abraham Lincoln on History". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
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