Life as Lincoln:
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More than 300 men across the country live and work as Abraham Lincoln impersonators, or presenters. From a former White House staffer to a truck driver, these men vary in appearance, age, background, and creed. Despite their differences, Lincoln presenters share the common goal of introducing their audiences to the principles Lincoln cherished.
Life as Lincoln explores the lives and ambitions of three of these presenters who live in the states that Lincoln called home: Larry Elliott in Kentucky, Murray Cox in Indiana, and Lonn Pressnall in Illinois. Each man shares the common responsibility of presenting Lincoln admiringly, yet honestly. But for each presenter, Lincoln has come to represent something different—a sensitive thinker who was simultaneously buffeted by emotion and rooted in reason, a judicious diplomat whose political and personal ethics intersected, and a deeply noble man who was guided by spiritual and familial devotion. The meaning each presenter has found in Lincoln defines both his presentations and the principles he carries throughout his own life. From the filmmaker: Official website | Trailer | Buy the DVD No screenings of Life as Lincoln are currently scheduled. Host one yourself!
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