3.4 million viewers watched the National Geographic Channel's docudrama on February 17, 2013, marking its highest-rated television airing to date.
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3.4 million viewers watched the National Geographic Channel's docudrama on February 17, 2013, marking its highest-rated television airing to date.
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On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth enters Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and shoots President Abraham Lincoln. The assassination occurs just days after the end of the Civil War. The film recounts the events leading up to Lincoln's death, detailing Booth's motivations and the immediate aftermath of the attack. It features commentary from Tom Hanks and dramatizations of key moments, including the reactions of Lincoln's family and the political climate of the time.
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Why Watch
- See Billy Campbell portray Abraham Lincoln
- Follow the events leading to Lincoln's assassination
- Meet Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth
Did You Know
- Killing Lincoln averaged 3.4 million viewers on its premiere night.
- The film was dedicated to producer Tony Scott, who died in August 2012.
- Tom Hanks is a 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Abraham Lincoln.
- The film was National Geographic's highest-rated airing since its launch in 1997.
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Who narrated the documentary Killing Lincoln?
Tom Hanks narrated and hosted Killing Lincoln.
When was Killing Lincoln first broadcast?
Killing Lincoln was first broadcast on February 17, 2013.
What was the viewership rating for Killing Lincoln?
Killing Lincoln averaged 3.4 million viewers, making it National Geographic's highest-rated television airing.
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