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Lincoln: Divided We Stand

2021 · 1 season

A sober, handsomely staged history lesson that blends talking heads and reenactments into a steady, reflective portrait of a burdened man.

Genres
Documentary, Drama
Starring
Sterling K. Brown
Overview
Narrated by Sterling K. Brown, this six-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at the remarkable and unexpected story of Abraham Lincoln by exploring his complicated inner world, seamlessly interweaving his tragic personal life with his history making political career. The series uses a mix of expert interviews, cinematic recreations, rare artifacts, and never before broadcast photos and letters to take viewers on a transcendent journey into the life and times of this iconic U.S. president.

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Genres
Documentary, Drama
Starring
Sterling K. Brown
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • family
    • grief
    • morality
    • identity
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, drama
    Starring
    Sterling K. Brown
    Length
    1 seasons, 6 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    CNN
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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