Lincoln’s Dilemma: Release Date, Cast and more!

Apple TV+ has bought a new American four-part documentary series, Lincoln’s Dilemma. Created by the streaming service, the series is based on the book “Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times” by historian David S. Reynolds.

It is a four-part show narrated by Jeffrey Wright. The documentary features Abraham Lincoln’s journey to end slavery and is directed by Jacqueline Olive and Barak Goodman. Peter Kunhardt and Teddy Kunhardt are the executive producers.

When is Lincoln’s Dilemma releasing? What is the plot? Who is playing the lead role? Keep reading to know further details.

Lincoln’s Dilemma Release date

Lincoln’s Dilemma was announced back on 13 January 2022. The documentary was released on February 18, 2022, and all four episodes are now streaming on Apple TV+.

Apple TV+ is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV through the Apple TV app. It is also accessible on the Fire TV, Xbox, Playstation and Smart TVs. It can also be opened on the Apple TV+ website.

However, to watch the series, an individual must be an Apple TV+ subscriber. Users can purchase it at $4.99 per month or get it as a part of any one Apple One subscription bundle tiers.

Lincoln’s Dilemma Plot and Cast

Lincoln’s Dilemma features insights on Abraham Lincoln from several journalists, scholars, and other well-known people. Archive materials have been included to bring a better picture of the man, also famous as the Great Emancipator.

The show explores the reality of Lincoln’s presidency and the reason why he decided to fight for enslaved people in America. It is set against the background of the Civil War and gives voice to the narratives of enslaved people.

It even offers a full view of America at that time and its division over issues of economy, race, and humanity.

The show has a wide range of diverse voices compared to other documentaries.  Jeffrey Wright is narrating the documentary along with Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. as Frederick Douglass.

Lincoln’s Dilemma Trailer

The trailer of Lincoln’s Dilemma was released on February 3, 2022. The trailer proves that the series will provide an exact account of Abraham Lincoln’s days in office. It will also explain how history is negatively affected if it is not told properly. Check the trailer below: