. . . and Spielberg’s “Lincoln” portrays “the politically-correct, Northern view of Lincoln” while ignoring “the dark side of Lincoln” the “ambitious, secretive tyrant,” says the family-oriented Movieguide Web site. Movies “are never a good substitute for serious study of the actual historical record,” Movieguide reminds us. And they are often designed to deceive, propagandize, and mis-educate.
12:15 am on November 28, 2012