Lincoln in the Bardo (2017)
In 1862, Abraham Lincoln's youngest son is laid to rest. That night, Lincoln visits his son's crypt, a chorus of ghosts narrating their brief reunion. Based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed author George Saunders.
Director: Graham Sack
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: February 11, 2017
Cast
- Keaton Nigel Cooke - Willie Lincoln
- Bonnie Discepolo - Background actor
- Jake Hart - Hans Vollman
- Sam Lilja - Bevins
- Mark Linn-Baker - Reverend Everly
- April Matthis - Mrs. Ellis
- Pete Simpson - Abraham Lincoln
- Robbie Tann - Soldier
Screenplay
Music: Luke Allen
Cinematography: Matthew Niederhauser, John Fitzgerald
Editing: John Fitzgerald, Matthew Niederhauser
Production: The New York Times, Sensorium Pictures, Plympton
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain
Keywords
virtual reality, technology, literature, cemetery, grief, death, mourning, new york times, literary adaptation, abraham lincoln, sad, adaptation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lincoln in the Bardo about?
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln's youngest son is laid to rest. That night, Lincoln visits his son's crypt, a chorus of ghosts narrating their brief reunion. Based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed author George Saunders.
- Who directed Lincoln in the Bardo?
- Lincoln in the Bardo was directed by Graham Sack.
- Who stars in Lincoln in the Bardo?
- Lincoln in the Bardo stars Keaton Nigel Cooke, Bonnie Discepolo, Jake Hart, Sam Lilja, Mark Linn-Baker, April Matthis.
- How long is Lincoln in the Bardo?
- Lincoln in the Bardo has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Lincoln in the Bardo?
- Lincoln in the Bardo is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Lincoln in the Bardo produced?
- Lincoln in the Bardo was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lincoln in the Bardo?
- The themes of Lincoln in the Bardo include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain.