Young Mr. Lincoln (John Ford, 1939, 100 minutes)

Date: 2016-06-22

Young Mr. Lincoln (John Ford, 1939, 100 minutes)***Wednesday June 22, 7:00pm***Main Library, Costin Room***As new lawyer in Springfield, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln (Henry Fonda) struggles with personal and professional challenges while establishing himself as a courageous seeker of truth.****Film Series: Henry Fonda: American Icon*Discussion Leader: Dr. Claudia Springer, Associate Professor of English, Framingham State UniversityRevered actor Henry Fonda is remembered as an emblem of modest American virtues. His screen image conveyed honesty and integrity, despite his rocky personal life. Two of his most popular films are especially relevant in this election year.

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