Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" to be screened for U.S. Senate

Daniel Day-Lewis, left, and director, Steven Spielberg, of "Lincoln" pose for a portrait in New York. / AP

Members of the U.S. Senate will soon get to sit in on a special screening of "Lincoln."

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sent out an invite on Thursday to Senate members for the upcoming event, set to take place Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. The Hollywood Reporter posted a copy of the invite to the Steven Spielberg film here.

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"Lincoln has captivated audiences across the nation and received outstanding reviews," the letter explained. "Based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin's widely acclaimed book, 'Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,' the film depicts the good which is attainable when public servants put the betterment of the country ahead of short-term political interests. We believe that viewing this film would provide all senators with a positive opportunity to gather and reflect during this holiday season."

Snacks are expected to be provided before the film, and afterwards, Senate members will be in for a treat -- Spielberg, the film's star, Daniel Day-Lewis," screenwriter Tony Kushner and Goodwin will do a Q&A session.

This isn't the first time "Lincoln" has been screened for politicians in Washington. Last month, the White House held a special viewing for President Barack Obama.

"Lincoln" also stars Sally Field, Gloria Reuben and Tommy Lee Jones.

[blackjesuscom]

The omission of Frederick Douglas is just a
portion of the convenient oversights in this
film. To get the real truth about Lincoln
and slavery you must listen to noted historian
Lerone Bennet. http://******/VgwcLN

[HobartSchmenge]

They should make it a double feature, followed by the classic film "Do Your F-ing Jobs You Partisan Hacks."

[johnlockesghost]

PFUI! I'll bet the film doesn't show Lincoln's position on solving the slavery issue by suggesting that the government use the national treasury to purchase their freedom and repatriation. He was, of course, turned down by both the radical republicans and the plantation slave-holders both of whom preferred war. Ninety seven percent of the population were made to suffer because 2 percent of the population were too uncompromising to work out an amiable solution to the problem of the other 1% of the population, as was suggested by President Lincoln.