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Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001) (3-Disc Set)

Product Details: Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001)

Edition:DVD 3-Disc Set
MPAA Rating:Unrated
Release Date:02/15/2005
UPC:841887050074
Directed by:David Grubin

Synopsis: Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001)

While speaking to Congress, President Abraham Lincoln once declared, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." PBS' fascinating documentary series ABRAHAM AND MARY LINCOLN: A HOUSE DIVIDED puts this theory into perspective by examining the home life of the 16th president and his first lady. While much is known about the Great Emancipator, little is understood...
While speaking to Congress, President Abraham Lincoln once declared, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." PBS' fascinating documentary series ABRAHAM AND MARY LINCOLN: A HOUSE DIVIDED puts this theory into perspective by examining the home life of the 16th president and his first lady. While much is known about the Great Emancipator, little is understood about his marriage to Mary Todd, a woman of great mental frailty and first lady during one of the most tumultuous times in American history. This series traces the couple's enigmatic relationship, from the marriage of the backwoods Lincoln (voiced by David Morse) to the wealthy Todd (voiced by Holly Hunter); through his election to the presidency and the Civil War (when the nation's troubles were only part of the strain on their marriage--the Lincolns' son Willie died while they were in the White House); and finally to the assassination that left the widow an emotionally unstable recluse. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin, this superb series provides an intimate portrait of two of the most storied figures in American history.

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Features: Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001)

3-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: Short Films (3)
Production Interviews:
1. David Grubin - Director
2. James Callanan - Cinematogrpher
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes

User Reviews: Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001)

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    EXCELLENT

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jun 23, 2007

    Pros: new insights into the marriage of the 16th president

    Cons: very long, but still good

    Every Lincoln scholar should view this documentary. Weaves Mary and Abraham's relationship into the mix of historic events of Lincoln's life and the civil war. I found it fascinating and insightful. Every American should watch this brilliant ...apolitical film! A great history lesson. Read more Less

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    Aren't there any Republican historians?!

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 22, 2003 | 0 out of 1 found this Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided (2001) review helpful

    In-depth study marred by typical over-reliance on DNC stalwart 'historians'. If 'he who has the money makes the rules' --- consider the effect of one political party having virtually all the publishers, documentary makers, and broadcasters.

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