Lincoln's Last Day
Synopsis
We all know the main story of Abraham Lincoln's death, how he was killed, where it took place, and who pulled the trigger. But what exactly happened during the last day of his life? Relive April 14, 1865, as we track the hours of the day that shocked the world, following both assassin and victim on separate paths that would ultimately converge at the Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre. We'll also look at the objects, like Lincoln's hat and John Wilkes Booth's gun, that witnessed the crime that changed the course of American history forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Molly Hermann
- Screenplay & Story
- Molly Hermann
- Original Title
- Lincoln's Last Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel, The Biscuit Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Molly Hermann
Molly Hermann
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What is Lincoln's Last Day about?
We all know the main story of Abraham Lincoln's death, how he was killed, where it took place, and who pulled the trigger. But what exactly happened during the last day of his life? Relive April 14, 1865, as we track the hours of the day that shocked the world, following both assassin and victim on separate paths that would ultimately converge at the Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre. We'll also look at the objects, like Lincoln's hat and John Wilkes Booth's gun, that witnessed the crime that changed the course of American history forever.
Who directed Lincoln's Last Day?
Lincoln's Last Day was directed by Molly Hermann.
Who stars in Lincoln's Last Day?
The principal cast of Lincoln's Last Day includes Fritz Klein, William Frasca, Tuesday Beebe, Becca Booth, Angela Oberer.
When was Lincoln's Last Day released and how long is it?
Lincoln's Last Day was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 51m.