The politics of the 13th amendment to the Constitution told in the manner of The West Wing. Good politicians and bad politicians. A frightening parallel to current political inertia. Star turns for Tommy Lee Jones in one of his best roles ever, and Sally Field(!) astounding as Mary Todd Lincoln. James Spader is greasily amusing and Daniel Day Lewis unbelievable in the title role. Spielberg has done it again. What ever happened to the Republican Party shown in this film?????great filmmaking