Better Angels

[Linda Anderson]

(10-24-2014 08:58 PM)LincolnToddFan Wrote:  I had no idea about this film...the things I'd miss out on if I was not a member here!

HUGE thank you for the heads up, Linda!

Hi Toia, it was Lincoln Wonk (Kathy) who posted about the film and it does sound fascinating. Thanks, Kathy!

"Written and directed by A.J. Edwards, The Better Angels delves into visual and narrative poetry to express the Lincolns' world. The stark wilderness they inhabit comes alive in stunning black-and-white cinematography, and the story follows the lyrical course of the characters, who struggle physically and emotionally. They are forced to take on new additions to the family, learning what acceptance and empathy really mean. With an elegant touch and extreme attention to historical accuracy, Edwards shows the austerity of the era and reveals what shaped one of history's most distinctive leaders."

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_better_angels/

Here's the film's site.

http://betterangelsfilm.com/#history