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Lincoln in the Bardo

Lincoln in the Bardo

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Lincoln in the Bardo

2017

0h 10m

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Overview

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.

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The New York Times

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Keaton Nigel Cooke

Keaton Nigel Cooke

Willie Lincoln

Bonnie Discepolo

Bonnie Discepolo

Background actor

Jake Hart

Jake Hart

Hans Vollman

Sam Lilja

Sam Lilja

Bevins

Mark Linn-Baker

Mark Linn-Baker

Reverend Everly

April Matthis

April Matthis

Mrs. Ellis

Pete Simpson

Pete Simpson

Abraham Lincoln

Robbie Tann

Robbie Tann

Soldier

Creative team

Directed by: Graham Sack
Written by: Graham Sack
Produced by: John Fitzgerald
Graham Sack

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