In the final months of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln pushes to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery. Facing opposition from political factions and struggling with personal dilemmas, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of Congress to secure enough votes before the war ends. The film portrays his leadership, moral resolve, and the political maneuvering that shaped history.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Screenplay
Tony Kushner
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Editing
Michael Kahn
Music
John Williams
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones
