Abraham Lincoln

1h 45min

Documentary

War & Politics

The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.

Episodes

Cast

The Railsplitter

1. The Railsplitter

1h 45min

20th Feb 2022

Through a poverty-ridden childhood on the American frontier, Abraham Lincoln is determined to leave his mark on the world. He rises to become President of a nation on the verge of tearing itself apart.

A President at War

2. A President at War

1h 45min

21st Feb 2022

With the Civil War fully underway, Abraham Lincoln is forced to quickly learn how to manage a military as Commander in Chief. He comes to see only one path through the war: Emancipation.

Saving the Union

3. Saving the Union

1h 45min

22nd Feb 2022

As casualties mount in the raging Civil War, Abraham Lincoln seeks a general who can end it once and for all. When the end draws near, he begins to think about what comes next for the nation and its former slaves.

First air date

20th Feb 2022

Last air date

22nd Feb 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

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