Lincoln (2012) with Jeevun Sandher MP

Carolina is joined by UK Member of Parliament and Junior Minister Jeevun Sandher to discuss the ultimate blast from the past political historical drama Lincoln (2012), from Steven Spielberg. Because who better to discuss a jobbing politician than... a jobbing politician.Politics include: Daniel Day-Lewis acting his absolute socks off, something about the purity of the democratic process (remember that, USA?), the undeniable need to master words in politics, the even more undeniable need to master force in politics, and maybe a bit about why ending slavery is great but what about universal suffrage. You can expect great speeches and even better facial hair. Ready to read some tomes about the great Abe?'Team of Rivals' (2009) by Doris Kearns Goodwin, on which the film is based'Abraham Lincoln: A life' (2008) by Michael Burlingame, if you don't fear neck pain in bed'Battle cry of freedom' (1988) by James M. McPherson, for those wanting an even more depressing readIf you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You will hopefully be able to see us as well as hear us, and we would love to know what you think, so please leave a comment wherever you're listening to this!Follow us on:Instagram @ministryoffilmpodBluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social