Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln: A Culture Show Special
Justin Webb explores the enduring myth of Abraham Lincoln, the president who helped to shape the American Dream. Featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis.
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most iconic figures in American history. Justin Webb, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's former North American editor, explores the enduring myth of the president who helped to shape the American Dream. Featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis and Alastair Campbell, Justin examines the hold Lincoln continues to have and why people still believe America is the Land of the Free.
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"Now he belongs to the ages"
Duration: 02:01
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Lincoln's Grief
Duration: 01:01
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Filming 'Lincoln'
Duration: 01:50
Steven Spielberg directs the critically-acclaimed 'Lincoln'
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Justin Webb |
Broadcasts
Tue 12 Feb 2013 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England & Scotland only- Wed 13 Feb 2013 00:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Wed 13 Feb 2013 00:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
- Next Sunday 19:00
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