Steven Spielberg: Lincoln

November 15, 2012

Director Q&As in Los Angeles and New York

DGA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and three-time DGA Award winner, Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, The Color Purple) discussed the making of his new film Lincoln about the last few months of the life of one of America’s most iconic presidents. Spielberg spoke about the film with director JJ Abrams (Star Trek), who moderated the discussion following the DGA screening in Los Angeles on November 10, and with director Mike Nichols (Charlie Wilson’s War) who moderated the conversation in New York on November 14.

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photos by Byron Gamarro LA/ Marcie Revens NY/print courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

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Director Steven Spielberg speaks about the making of his new film Lincoln following the DGA screening in Los Angeles.

Director Steven Spielberg speaks about the making of his new film Lincoln with moderator JJ Abrams in Los Angeles.

Moderator JJ Abrams asks director Steven Spielberg a question about his new feature Lincoln.

Director Steven Spielberg receives a standing ovation from the DGA Theater audience in Los Angeles.

Director Steven Spielberg with moderator JJ Abrams in Los Angeles.

Director Steven Spielberg speaks about the making of his new film Lincoln following the DGA screening in New York.

Director Steven Spielberg speaks about the making of his new film Lincoln with moderator Mike Nichols in New York.

Moderator Mike Nichols asks director Steven Spielberg about the making of his new film Lincoln.

The DGA Theater audience in New York applauds for director Steven Spielberg and his new film Lincoln.

DGA Lifetime Achievement Award winners Steven Spielberg and Mike Nichols.

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