What is Spielberg's newest release?
Lincoln
Who is it about?
the 16th U.S. president
What is his name?
Abraham Lincoln
What does he want to achieve when the war began?
to keep the country united.
What will he need to take care of to do that?
the question of slavery will have to be addressed
Which part of his term did the movie deal with?
the last four months
What did Spielberg not want to make him look like?
some angel
Do other movies show him that way?
Yes
Does Lincoln have a family?
Yes
Are they included?
Yes
Who is the actor portraying him?
Daniel Day-Lewis
How do their bodies compare?
Physically similar
Does he do a good job with the mannerisms?
Yes
What kind of voice did Lincoln have?
high-pitched
Does the actor recreate that?
Yes
What did he do to get ready for the role?
Researched his history
What shocked him?
how accessible he was.
What did he like to share?
his ideas
Who authored the book that part of the movie was based on?
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Is it expected to get nominated for an Oscar?
Yes