Lincoln
A man for too many seasons
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12592155 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Willem Hesling (KU Leuven, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 506-511 |
| Publication date | 2015-04-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Rethinking History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1364-2529 • E-ISSN: 1470-1154 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13642529.2015.1006867 |
| OpenAlex | W2058561936 |
| Language | EN |
Instead of taking advantage of cinema's privilege to explore the past in unconventional, illuminating ways, Lincoln presents a traditional image of the 16th president of the USA as a political genius who, against all odds, single-handedly abolished slavery. In line with this ‘saintly portrayal,’ the film turns a blind eye to Lincoln's problematic relationship with African-Americans. The president thus emerges as a bold and decisive leader, excelling in coalition building and adept in using the dirty business of politics for good ends
Aesthetics · Art · Art history · Genius · Media studies · Movie theater · Odds · Political science · Politics · Privilege (computing · Sociology · Computer Science · History · Law · Theater, Performance, and Music History
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |