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Lincoln

Lincoln

Film · 2012

Original languageEnglish

Runtime

GenreHistoryDrama

Set in1865
Letterboxd average
3.5 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0070Last checked

Directed bySteven Spielberg
147 years
between the events and the release
1865 → 2012

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Process

The abolition movement in the United States was a long-running one that steadily gained greater amounts of political sway, especially over the course of the 19th century. Following the groundwork laid by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 which legally freed all slaves held in Confederate states, slavery in the United States was formally abolished at the end of 1865 with the passing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

filed under 1865

Runs throughAmerican Civil WarAntebellum South

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Production Information

Written by
Tony Kushner
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Production design
Rick Carter
Costume design
Joanna Johnston
Music by
John Williams
Production countries
United StatesIndia
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$275.3 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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