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Are movies a good way to learn history?

  • Written by Scott Alan Metzger, Associate Professor of Education, Pennsylvania State University
imageDaniel 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

Hollywood loves history. At this year’s Academy Awards, three nominees for Best Picture (“Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge” and “Hidden...

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