The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
2009
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Lincoln's Last Day
Representation Score
3.1/10
Limited
2015
TV-PGDirector
Molly Hermann
Runtime
51 minutes
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Lincoln's Last Day is a traditional historical documentary focused on the accurate reconstruction of events from April 14, 1865. The film emphasizes the perspective of the victim and the assassin within a conventional historical framework. It prioritizes artifacts and timelines over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. Consequently, the narrative remains centered on the dominant male figures of the era. While the subject matter is inherently linked to the racial tensions of the Civil War era, the film does not provide diverse perspectives or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
Category Breakdown
Does Lincoln's Last Day have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on the historical relationship between Lincoln and Booth but does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Lincoln's Last Day portray gender?
The narrative primarily revolves around male protagonists such as Lincoln and Booth. The documentary does not actively challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Lincoln's Last Day?
The subject matter is tied to the racial tensions of the Civil War era. However, the film does not provide diverse perspectives or a non-white majority viewpoint.
How does Lincoln's Last Day represent religion and culture?
The documentary reconstructs a foundational American event within a traditional Western historical context. It respects historical institutions without framing them as oppressive.
Does Lincoln's Last Day include disability representation?
The film does not address characters or historical figures through the lens of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Offers a detailed reconstruction of a pivotal historical day.
- Uses historical artifacts to ground the narrative in tangible reality.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks diverse perspectives or non-white viewpoints regarding the Civil War era.
- Focuses heavily on male-dominated historical ability to act rather than broader social representation.
Official 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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