'Lincoln' movie premieres in Lincoln at Lincoln Theater 4
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[November 08, 2012]
Lincoln Theater 4 will
present Steven Spielberg's latest epic, "Lincoln," beginning on Nov. 16.
This movie, which was more than 10 years in the making, stars Daniel
Day-Lewis as U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field as Mary Todd
Lincoln. Evening shows and activities are planned for opening night,
allowing the community named for Lincoln by Lincoln to come out and enjoy
history as it comes alive on the big screen. |
The star-studded cast also includes
Tommy Lee Jones, Hal Holbrook and John Hawkes, the latter portraying
Robert Latham. Robert Latham was an original developer of the town
of Lincoln, working side by side with Lincoln during the plotting of
the town and its christening. Latham was also one of the primary
developers of Lincoln College, and the town of Latham in Logan
County bears his name. His portrait is located in the rotunda of the
historic Logan County Courthouse, along with the other founding
fathers. The film is based on
"Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," a
biography by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The movie covers a four-month
period at the end of Lincoln's life as the president attempts to get
Congress to pass the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. The film's
release coincides with the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the
Emancipation Proclamation.
The opening night of "Lincoln" in
Lincoln will be a grand red-carpet affair, as moviegoers attending
the 5 p.m. show are greeted by Lincoln and the Lady, portrayed by
Chris Hotz and Deborah Senger of Timeless Presentations. Timeless
Presentations was created in 2008 by the two of them, originally as
Abe and Mary Lincoln, featuring walks, step-on tours, presentations
and appearances as an avenue to provide historic entertainment for
central Illinois. Together they share a striking resemblance to the
famous couple and will greet guests entering the historic Lincoln
Theater 4. Everyone is invited to dress in period attire, and photo
opportunities will be available with President Lincoln and the first
lady along the red carpet prior to entering the theater to enjoy the
movie. Lincoln and the Lady will also be on hand to greet guests and
for photos prior to the 8 p.m. showing.
Lincoln Theater 4 was built in 1923
and has had multiple owners over the years until Lincoln native
David Lanterman purchased it in January 2011. The largest of the
four theaters seats about 175, with the others approximately 130.
Lanterman has been busy changing the theater technology from
35-millimeter film into a digital format, which was completed in
March.
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Patrons of the Nov. 16 showing at
Lincoln Theater 4 can receive information that night detailing the
unique connection of Abraham Lincoln to the city of Lincoln and can
obtain special gift offers courtesy of the Lincoln Heritage Museum
and Postville Courthouse.
Lincoln Heritage Museum will also
hand out information regarding an event on Nov. 28. As a follow-up
to the weekend premiere of the movie's release, there will be an
opportunity to further explore the film's historical merit and
accuracy. Local Abraham Lincoln historians Paul Beaver, Ron Keller
and Anne Suttles will present a panel discussion on Nov. 28 at 7
p.m. at the museum for a reflection and discussion of the "Lincoln"
film. This question-and-answer session will give moviegoers an
opportunity to discuss and dissect this film masterpiece. The panel
discussion will be free and open to the public.
"Lincoln" showtimes of 2 p.m., 5
p.m. and 8 p.m. will be highlighted in local media listings and at
Lincoln Theater 4 online at
www.lincolntheater4.com.
For additional information, contact
the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County at 217-732-8687
or admin@abe66.com.
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