16th president of the USA - who fought for the 13th Ammendment to the Constitution - emancipation. Went in to see the movie - a lot of people have complained about the amount of conversation in the movie. Honestly, I think they are forgetting something: politics involves a LOT of talking, speaches etc. It was the "hottest potato" of the time: emancipation - at the same time the Civil War was tearing the country apart leaving long trails of casualties. It's also very dark - but that is helping one to feel/understand the grim reality of the Civil war and it's human casualties.
Guessing most this part of history - so can only recommen you to see this movie.
No wonder, that Martin Luther King delivered "I Have a Dream" speach on the steps of Lincoln Memorial in DC - as Lincoln helped pave a trail for a lot of people seeking freedom and equal right. I know this speach, but never knew that King delivered the speach at the memorial - that I ound out on the day I visited the place which coincidently was Martin Luther King Day. The view from the monument is spetacular - no wonder that he's sitting watching over the Mall to capitol Hill.
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| Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC (2007) |
3 comments:
This is one movie I want to see. The man was far wiser than he is given credit. So instrumental in America's history.
I look forward to seeing this movie. Thanks for your view of it
I've seen the trailer and aim to get to see it very soon....the man has always fascinated me. Hope you are well, Anne. x
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