Lincoln: Divided We Stand (2021)
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.
Season 1 - 6 Episodes
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S1E1 - 14/02/21 - Rising Star
Exploring the early years of Abraham Lincoln and the lesser known aspects of his life before...
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S1E2 - 21/02/21 - Portrait of a Leader
While the issue of the expansion of slavery is tearing the country apart, Lincoln reveals how...
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S1E3 - 28/02/21 - A Country On Edge
Examining the beginning of Lincoln's presidency and the start of the Civil War. As the former...
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S1E4 - 07/03/21 - A Proclamation
The Union Army struggles as Lincoln wrestles with his own mental health. This episode examines...
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S1E5 - 14/03/21 - The Dogs of War
Chronicling Lincoln's evolution on the issues of slavery and equality. As the Civil War ends,...
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S1E6 - 21/03/21 - Hope, Tragedy, & The New Normal
After Lincoln's murder, an epic manhunt for his killer in on as his wife and country unravel....
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