Episode 483 • • 18:08 - 22:54
483: Culture Creationism
Spielberg's Lincoln, Historical Inaccuracies and Casting
Specific cinematic choices in the movie Lincoln are critiqued, including the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones. Historical inaccuracies are highlighted, such as the unlikely presence of Mary Todd Lincoln in the House gallery during the amendment vote. The film's ending, involving a romantic subplot for Representative Thaddeus Stevens, is characterized as a fictionalized addition to the historical record.