The Better Angels

Overview

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.

Cast

Diane Kruger

Sarah Lincoln

Jason Clarke

Tom Lincoln

Brit Marling

Nancy Lincoln

Wes Bentley

Mr. Crawford

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Braydon Denney

Abraham Lincoln

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Cameron Mitchell Williams

Dennis

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McKenzie Blankenship

Sally

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Ryan McFall

Johnny

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Madison Stiltner

Matilda

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Bruce Bayard

Oncle Samuel

Veanne Cox

Tante Elizabeth

Robert Vincent Smith

Révérend Elkins