Lincoln

This 1992 American television drama film, directed by Calvin Skaggs, focuses on the initial weeks of Abraham Lincoln's presidency as he confronts deep political and social divisions in a nation on the brink of civil war. Central to the narrative is the tense relationship between Lincoln and his Secretary of State, William H. Seward, as they strive to bridge the gap between the victorious North and the discontented South. The film delves into Lincoln's internal conflicts and moral dilemmas as he endeavors to preserve the nation's unity. Starring Chris Sarandon as Abraham Lincoln and others. The screenplay was written by Frédéric Hunter and Thomas Babe. The film was shot in Delaware and first aired on PBS.