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The Better Angels

2014, Movie, 1h 35min

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.

Country: United States

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Critic Glenn Kenny

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...all very beautiful, andcertainly evocative of a kind of Primal American Feeling.

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The Better Angels tells the unforgettable story of Abraham Lincoln's formative years, exploring the hardships, tragedy, and love that shaped him into one of America's greatest heroes. Set in the harsh wilderness of Indiana in the early 1800s, the film follows Abe's journey from a thoughtful and quiet boy, who loses his mother at a young age, to a determined young man, guided by his stepmother and two women who believe in his potential. Through the daily struggles of life on the developing frontier, The Better Angels reveals the making of a legendary leader, whose unwavering spirit and compassion would go on to inspire a nation.

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The Better Angels was released in theaters on January 18, 2014.