My Life as Abraham Lincoln / 2012

In this dark, surreal comedy, Cindy Rossberg has apparently killed her fiance on her wedding day. Her psychiatrist encourages her to move forward with her life. However, as she attempts to do so she finds reality too difficult to contend with as she is bound to the events of the past. As she tries to sort things out for herself, Cindy spirals into a wacky world of bizarre situations that become increasingly influenced by a murder mystery she is writing. In the end, Cindy discovers that she must act as her own emancipator in order to free herself from the role she thinks she is expected to play.

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided / 2005

An overview of the Lincoln's life with emphasis on the role played by his wife, Mary.

Lincoln's Last Night / 2009

Re-enactments augment this documentary that chronicles Lincoln's journey from his early years as a rising politician through his presidency, the Civil War and to his untimely death.

Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln / 2016

From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president.

The Death of Abraham Lincoln (In Three Parts) / 1998

An ahistorical re-enactment of the strange and curious events that led up to the untimely demise of our nation’s sixteenth president.

With the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in Spain / 1937

This advocacy documentary about the Lincoln Brigade was shot during the Spanish Civil War to raise funds for bringing wounded American volunteers home. Some 2,800 Americans enlisted in the International Brigades to fight against fascism in defense of the Spanish Republic. The film was directed by Henri Cartier-Bresson with Herbert Kline and additional photography was provided by Jacques Lemare and Robert Capa. This film is held at New York University’s Tamiment Library and is part of a vast collection of materials in the Abraham Lincoln Brigades Archive.

Abraham Lincoln: A Background Study / 1951

Studies Abraham Lincoln in relation to the historical period in which he lived. Analyzes his historical contributions and shows the Kentucky hills, Indiana backwoods and Illinois prairie country where he traveled.

The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War / 1984

This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.

The Reprieve: An Episode in the Life of Abraham Lincoln / 1908

This thrilling story of the days of '61 and '65 shows a scene in the woods and our hero doing sentry duty. His work has been tiresome, his strength is about given out and he sits down to rest. He falls asleep and is awakened by the general and a squad of soldiers, who come unexpectedly upon him, place him under arrest and march him off to the guardhouse. He is later brought to the general's headquarters, where he is tried for his laxity. The buttons are torn from his uniform and he is otherwise degraded and sentenced to be shot. In the guardhouse the man sits meditating over the fate in store for him. He is visited by the chaplain, who consoles him as best he can. As a last resort the prisoner determines to write home and have his wife intercede in his behalf. She succeeds in getting a reprieve in a thrilling manner.

Almas sin fronteras: La historia de la Brigada Abraham Lincoln / 2006

Forever Activists: Stories from the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade / 1990

Interviews with seven American veterans of the Spanish Civil War who fought for the Loyalist cause during the war and went on to live lives of activism.

Il dilemma di Lincoln / 2022

La docuserie racconta il progetto del Presidente degli Stati Uniti Abraham Lincoln (1809 -1865) di mettere fine alla schiavitù.

The Conspirator / 20116.889 voti

Sulla scia dell'assassinio di Abraham Lincoln, sette uomini e una donna sono stati arrestati con l'accusa di far parte di un gruppo di cospiratori che ha organizzato l'assassinio del Presidente, il Vice-Presidente e Segretario di Stato. L'avvocato di recente conio, Frederick Aiken, un giovane di 28 anni, eroe di guerra, riluttante, accetta di difendere davanti a un tribunale militare, Mary Surratt, la donna di 42 anni accusata dell'assassinio. Aiken realizza che la sua cliente potrebbe essere innocente e che viene usata come esca e ostaggio, al fine di catturare l'unico cospiratore che è sfuggito ad una massiccia caccia all'uomo...

The Perfect Tribute / 1991

A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.

Abramo Lincoln / 1940

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

The Day Lincoln Was Shot / 1998

A dramatization of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Based on the book by Jim Bishop.

The Lost Lincoln / 2020

Di recente è stato ritrovato l'ultimo scatto del Presidente Abramo Lincoln dopo che fu assassinato nel 1865. Lo speciale indaga su questo reperto per determinarne l'autenticità.

Lincoln's Last Day / 2015

We all know the main story of Abraham Lincoln's death, how he was killed, where it took place, and who pulled the trigger. But what exactly happened during the last day of his life? Relive April 14, 1865, as we track the hours of the day that shocked the world, following both assassin and victim on separate paths that would ultimately converge at the Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre. We'll also look at the objects, like Lincoln's hat and John Wilkes Booth's gun, that witnessed the crime that changed the course of American history forever.