Looking for Lincoln / [presented by] WNET ; a film by Kunhardt McGee Productions and Inkwell Films ; in association with Ark Media ; presented and written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr ; producer/ directors, John Maggio, Muriel Soenens.

In light of the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this documentary focuses on many of the controversial aspects of Lincoln's life--race, equality, religion, politics and depression. Interviews re-enactors, relic hunters, authors, scholars and Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to gain perspec...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors: Kunhardt McGee Productions
Inkwell Films
Ark Media (Firm)
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
PBS Home Video
Other Authors: Maggio, John (Producer, Director)
Soenens, Muriel (Producer, Director)
Gates, Henry Louis, Jr (Narrator)
Goodwin, Doris Kearns (Narrator)
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Closed-captioned.
Published: [United States] : PBS Home Video, [2009], [©2009]
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:
Genre:
Physical Description:1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
In light of the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this documentary focuses on many of the controversial aspects of Lincoln's life--race, equality, religion, politics and depression. Interviews re-enactors, relic hunters, authors, scholars and Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to gain perspectives on Lincoln's life and thoughts.
Note:Originally broadcast as a documentary in 2009.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CT6 D0106727 VideoDVD
ISBN:0793670349
9780793670345
Credits:Director of photography, Stephen McCarthy ; editor, R.A. Fedde ; composer, Joel Goodman.
System Details:DVD, region 1; widescreen (enhanced); stereo.
Participant or Performer:
Host, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; special commentary by Doris Kearns Goodwin.