We Honor One of Lincoln's Greatest Moments on the Anniversary of his Assassination

On this day April 14, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was shot and fatally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. The tragedy was devastating as it took the life of an influential figure in our country's history. Considered by many to be the greatest American president, Lincoln is remembered for many of his contributions to society. President Lincoln was a advocate in the abolition of slavery, issued the Emancipation Proclamation and delivered the famed Gettysburg Address. Lincoln is best known however for successfully guiding his country through its greatest internal conflict, the Civil War. A pivotal event in Lincoln's efforts to defeat the Confederate Forces is captured in the Janson Media feature length documentary Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, director of the epic Civil War films Gettysburg and Gods & Generals, and written, produced and directed by Robert Child, Lincoln and Lee focuses on the single bloodiest day in American history. Winner of the 2006 CINE Gold Eagle Award, and filmed in High Definition, the film vividly brings to life the story of America"s fight for freedom in a battle that changed the course of the Civil War. The film is available now on DVD and international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets.

Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom features commentaries from renowned historians such as Pulitzer Prize winning author James M. McPherson (Battle Cry of Freedom and Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam); two-time Lincoln Prize recipient Allen C. Guelzo; National Park Service historian at Harpers Ferry; author of Antietam Revealed and associate producer of Gods & Generals, Dennis E. Frye; actor/performing historian Patrick Falci and National Park Service historian at Antietam National Battlefield Park, Paul V. Chiles. Each explains the significance of this first Civil War battle fought on northern soil. Also appearing in the film is Stanley Wernz, President of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, as Abraham Lincoln.

Through first person accounts, an original music score from composers Steve Heitzeg and Nicholas Palmer and scarce Antietam commemorative battle footage from the 125th, 135th and 140th Antietam Reenactments, this film tells the tale of the 14-hour epic Battle of Antietam.