Abraham Lincoln's childhood in the harsh wilderness, and the hardships that shaped him.
Release Date: November 7th, 2014
DVD Release Date: March 3rd, 2015
PG |1 hr 35 min
Plot SummaryAbraham Lincoln's childhood in the harsh wilderness, and the hardships that shaped him.
Cast: Jason Clarke, Diane Kruger, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley, Braydon Denney, Cameron Mitchell Williams, McKenzie Blankenship, Ryan McFall
Director: A.J. Edwards
Genres: Historical drama , Biography
The film succeeds in that it provides a more vivid sense of this sort of 19th century childhood -- and Lincoln’s youth in particular -- than most people would have had before. show more
Mr. Edwards has given his film a strong narrative spine — depicting years in the life of young Abraham Lincoln as his family suffers and strives to succeed in Indiana — with such committed actors bringing life to the tale that the audience can't help but be engaged even as the staid, stark visuals keep viewers at arm's length. show more
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