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Daniel Day-Lewis won the 2012 Academy Award for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. Is Spielberg’s historical drama a good way to learn about the 16th U.S. president? Touchstone Pictures

Are movies a good way to learn history?

Scott Alan Metzger, Penn State

History movies may have Oscar potential, but their educational potential is more complicated. Should teachers use Hollywood to teach?

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