Our new friends over at Pictures From the Fringe have given us a copy of Saving Lincoln on DVD to give away to a lucky Upcomingdiscs reader. The unique film uses vintage Civil War photography to enhance the drama of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Saving Lincoln – featuring: Tom Amandes (TV’s “Everwood”), Lea Coco (J. Edgar), Penelope Ann Miller (The Artist), Bruce Davison (X-Men¸TV’s “Last Resort”), Josh Stamberg (TV’s “Drop Dead Diva”) Creed Bratton (TV’s “The Office”) and Saidah Arikka Ekulona (Righteous Kill).
To win just follow these instructions.
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- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Sheree
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07/26/2013 @ 9:33 pm
He didn’t exchange his values for votes. He was a president for the people.
07/26/2013 @ 11:33 pm
Lincoln was ethical and cared, that is what made him the great man he was. 🙂 Thank you.
07/27/2013 @ 9:00 am
He had the courage and strenth to tackle big issues.
07/27/2013 @ 9:34 am
He had good morals and was wise.
07/27/2013 @ 10:34 am
he was very kind and made time for the people
07/27/2013 @ 10:55 am
For all he did to abolish slavery
07/27/2013 @ 11:10 am
He made huge changes.
07/27/2013 @ 12:27 pm
He was a strong leader
07/27/2013 @ 1:18 pm
Lincoln did a great Daniel Day-Lewis impression.
07/27/2013 @ 1:42 pm
He freed the slaves.
07/27/2013 @ 2:23 pm
He preserved the union. He was a rare thing- an honest politician with heart and soul. He had a sense of humor although he shouldered enormous responsibility and suffered great tragedy in his life.
07/27/2013 @ 2:29 pm
Lincoln was willing to fight through one of the toughest storms to give freedoms that were deserved.
07/27/2013 @ 2:32 pm
Because normal citizens could relate to him.
07/27/2013 @ 3:30 pm
civil war president
07/27/2013 @ 4:25 pm
Lincoln was so iconic because he was president during the most tumultuous time in our nations history
07/27/2013 @ 8:03 pm
He stood up to opposition and wouldn’t give up. He did the right and moral thing.
07/27/2013 @ 8:32 pm
abolised Slavery!!!
07/27/2013 @ 8:41 pm
Because he abolished slavery.
07/27/2013 @ 9:14 pm
yes
07/28/2013 @ 12:41 am
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win The
Saving Lincoln DVD.
In response to your question of
Why do you think Lincoln was such an iconic president?
My answer is Because he stood for what he believed in and
abolished slavery.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
07/28/2013 @ 12:49 am
The only person that was willing to stand up and face the problem of slavery.
07/28/2013 @ 12:59 am
The Civil War, of course, coupled with Lincoln’s personal integrity.
07/28/2013 @ 2:21 am
I love Lincoln because he was strong and held to the Lord and did the right things in his life.
07/28/2013 @ 3:04 am
He wasn’t afraid to do things others thought was not a good idea, he stood up for what he believed in
07/28/2013 @ 5:28 am
He believed that all men/women were/are equal no matter their race creed or color or religion.
He fought to end slavery !
07/28/2013 @ 9:29 am
For Lincoln, honesty, integrity and ethical. Doesn’t happen much with politicians anymore.
07/28/2013 @ 11:42 am
I think he was iconic because he was a masterful politician. He knew how to sell himself.
07/28/2013 @ 11:48 am
because he abolished slavery.
07/28/2013 @ 12:47 pm
Lincoln was a great president and I think he always tried to do what was right for his country and it’s people. Thanks!
07/28/2013 @ 1:03 pm
Because first and foremost he wanted to (and did) preserve the Union.
07/28/2013 @ 1:56 pm
I think he was great because he was so passionate about abolishing slavery…where would we be if he wasn’t so devoted?
07/28/2013 @ 2:51 pm
He believed that all people were equal
07/28/2013 @ 3:49 pm
I think because he was so good at reading people and listening to what this country needed.
07/28/2013 @ 3:52 pm
I believe that he is iconic because he made some really big moves as president. The biggest being freeing the slaves.
07/28/2013 @ 4:10 pm
He was a true representative of the people. He represented the views and opinions of the public.
07/28/2013 @ 4:57 pm
He didn’t back down from his fight to abolish slavery.
07/28/2013 @ 5:07 pm
Because of his integrity.
07/28/2013 @ 5:33 pm
He fought hard to end slavery and he was a moral person.
07/28/2013 @ 5:39 pm
He also believed in states rights.
07/28/2013 @ 5:49 pm
abolish slavery
07/28/2013 @ 6:02 pm
He saved the republic and spread freedom
07/28/2013 @ 6:39 pm
Had tough job during Civil War
07/28/2013 @ 9:17 pm
Was a great leader
07/28/2013 @ 11:34 pm
He really believed that everyone should be treated equally and was truly a people’s president.