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Laurian

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3. I saw the movie last night. I came home wanting to know more

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Nov 24, 2012, 05:48 PM

Nov 2012

about Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens. It made me realize just how superficially our educational system covers American history, with jingoistic phrases and cliches. Maybe I just wasn't interested at the time, but I certainly don't remember any in depth lessons about the points made in the movie about just how (and why) the 13th Amendment was passed.

The movie has inspired me to learn more......

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Tony Kushner on UP with Chris Hayes today! [View all] CTyankee Nov 2012 OP

I saw Lincoln today. chieftain Nov 2012 #1

Hubby and I are going to see it Tuesday. I had no idea that the whole movie is about the effort to CTyankee Nov 2012 #2

I saw the movie last night. I came home wanting to know more Laurian Nov 2012 #3

Kushner talked about Stevens in part of the interview. Fascinating man. CTyankee Nov 2012 #4

I hope so. His performance was wonderful. nolabear Nov 2012 #5

Tommy Lee Jones was wonderful as Thaddeus Stevens. After the movie, Laurian Nov 2012 #6

Sally Field is marvelous as well as is Strathhairn. chieftain Nov 2012 #7

I was wondering if she might get Best Actress in a Supporing Role...I just love this Oscar stuff. CTyankee Nov 2012 #8