The Better Angels

The story

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.

Cast & crew

Diane KrugerSarah Lincoln

Jason ClarkeTom Lincoln

Brit MarlingNancy Lincoln

Wes BentleyMr. Crawford

Braydon Denney

Braydon DenneyAbraham Lincoln

Cameron Mitchell Williams

Cameron Mitchell WilliamsDennis

McKenzie Blankenship

McKenzie BlankenshipSally

Ryan McFall

Ryan McFallJohnny

Madison Stiltner

Madison StiltnerMatilda

Bruce Bayard

Bruce BayardOncle Samuel

Veanne CoxTante Elizabeth

Robert Vincent SmithRévérend Elkins