The Ugly Truth
In the midst of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln fought tooth and nail to amend the constitution to abolish slavery forever. However, the clock was ticking—if peace came before the amendment was passed, Southern states would thwart it. Lincoln must win the votes of a reluctant Congress, while grappling with a moral dilemma: end the war and save thousands of lives, or ensure freedom for millions. On his shoulders, not only the fate of the nation, but also the human soul.