Lincoln (2012)

Plot:

As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

Director:Steven Spielberg

Starring:Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook, Jackie Earle Haley, James Spader, John Hawkes, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones

PG-13, 2012, Touchstone Pictures

Lincoln (2012)

1. Politicians debate amendment abolishing slavery

2. President believes justice must be applied with wisdom

3. Man lacks courage to stand up for right

4. Lincoln wonders if God makes men for specific times

5. Husband and wife grieve loss of son differently

6. Slaves willing to die to receive freedom

7. President calls men to focus on duty they've been given

8. President mourns dead on battlefield