Lincoln's Dilemma
History is never made by just one.
Overview
Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Key Crew
Producer: Nikki Kefford-White
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2022)
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4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Anti-Slavery Candidate
2022-02-17As Lincoln prepares to take office, the debate over slavery pushes the country toward a civil war.
Runtime: 221 minEpisode 2: So You See, the Man Moves
2022-02-17Thousands of enslaved people flee north and join Union forces, tipping the scales of military power. Lincoln strategizes the path to reunification.
Runtime: 221 minEpisode 3: A New Birth of Freedom
2022-02-17Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, but Black Americans like Frederick Douglass know it's a far cry from abolition.
Runtime: 221 minEpisode 4: A Sacred Effort
2022-02-17Lincoln wins reelection. In the aftermath of the war, he commits himself to abolishing slavery and passes the 13th Amendment.
Runtime: 221 minVideos
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