Winners Receive:
- Saving Lincoln poster signed by Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruce Davison, and Creed Bratton
- Lincoln in 3D book
- $25 Fandango gift card
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Based on a true story. When Abraham Lincoln (Tom Amandes) is elected President, he brings only one friend to Washington: his banjo-playing, joke-telling former law partner and confidant, Ward Hill Lamon (Lea Coco). Lamon is also large and handy with a gun, and when the first assassination attempt occurs in 1861, Lamon appoints himself the President's bodyguard. He serves Lincoln faithfully throughout the four years of the Civil War and from this unique perspective, Lamon witnesses every aspect of Lincoln's fiery trial as Commander-in-Chief, from the constant military and political pressure, to the personal losses of friends and family members. Lamon soothes Lincoln's tormented soul, saves him from repeated attempts on his life, and introduces him at the Gettysburg Address. Lamon is not present on that fateful night at Ford's Theater in 1865 because Lincoln sends him on a mission, yet it is Lamon who redefines that tragic event in a surprising and uplifting manner. This visually unique film features sets created from actual Civil War photographs. Directed by Salvador Litvak (When Do We Eat?), the film also stars Penelope Ann Miller as Mary Todd Lincoln, Bruce Davison as William Seward, Creed Bratton as Senator Charles Sumner, Josh Stamberg as Salmon P. Chase and Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly.
Saving Lincoln was released February 15th, 2013 and stars Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruce Davison, Creed Bratton, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Josh Stamberg, Robert Craighead. The film is directed by Salvador Litvak.
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AnnaZed
Of all of the Lincoln films this seems the most interesting.
3 months agoby @AnnaZedFlag
moviefanac
I should win so I can rid myself of the image of Abe fighting vampires.
3 months agoby @moviefanacFlag
Brooklyn Dutson
I have never seen this movie but am a big movie buff lately I just have not been able to leave the house due to medical circ*mstances so I would read the book the go to that movie in a few weeks after I am able to.
3 months agoby @Brooklyn-DutsonFlag
Tina Krauss
Lately, I have really been intrigued by Lincoln. When I was traveling around Indiana and Illinois, I listened to one of his audio books. It was good seeing the places he lived and worked. Would love this.
3 months agoby @Tina-KraussFlag
Roshawn D. Rochester
This should be mine because I am a fan of Lincoln's presidency. He was the second greatest President to get things done (behind good ole' George Washington) and has remained a pivotal figure in the history of the U.S. :)
3 months agoby @Roshawn-D-RochesterFlag
Donna Jo Warner
If I had to choose one person to meet living or dead, I would choose Abe Lincoln in a heart beat. All of his comments, all of his sayings, poems, and writings are awesome to read. I collect anything I can get a hold of from the Civil War and Lincoln. This poster would fit perfect in my meek collection. Thank you, Donna Warner
3 months agoby @Donna-Jo-WarnerFlag
Al Lewis
I was moved by this film. As someone who has lived in the DC area my entire life, has visited Ford's Theater on numerous occasions, and has been to Gettysburg, Antietam, and other civil war battlefields more times than I can remember, I felt that seeing Tom Amandes' portrayal of Lincoln this evening brought me closer to understanding Lincoln the man than I have ever been. Amandes' Lincoln was not overplayed, but real and genuine. Litvak was bold in creating his Lincoln as a man of faith and emotion, natural charisma and strength. Lincoln's melancholy made him more endearing, not distant. Penelope Ann Miller's Mary Todd was also genuine, a person of real emotion, not the disconnected and distant caricature that she has been portrayed in previous films. Lea Coco was masterful in walking the line between obsessive, monomaniacal protector and best friend of the most indispensable man of his time. No spoiler here, but Coco's finest hour came towards the end of the film in my opinion, when he as Lamon visibly let down his guard for the first time, no longer able to protect his friend. What an amazing piece of art this film is. Seeing the actual images of Civil War soldiers in the hospital behind Lincoln in one scene tapped an emotional well in me as I realized that these were real people, real faces of the men who fought and died for their country, and for this I must say that the Cinecollage method that Litvak has brought to life is a treasure that is capable of connecting us with our history in a way that is unique and of deep value. I applaud the creator and cast for the wonderful film and eagerly await the opportunity to see it again.
3 months agoby @Al-LewisFlag
CelluloidDreams
I could use the $25 Fandango gift card!
3 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
Donald Sprankle
I would like to win to commemorate the birth of a really awesome person; my grand niece, Paige Marie, born today @ 8:44 am
3 months agoby @Donald-SprankleFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise I don't want to anyways :P
3 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Travis Baer
I want to win and that's all lol
3 months agoby @Travis-BaerFlag
skywise
You will win nothing...and like it!
3 months agoby @skywiseFlag