Fighting for Lincoln: The Wide Awakes

In "Fighting for Lincoln: The Wide Awakes," the 2020 historical action film brings to life a pivotal moment in American history, where a group of passionate young men played a crucial role in shaping the nation's future. Set against the backdrop of the 1860 presidential election, the movie tells the story of how these politically-minded youth formed the National Union Party and created the Wide Awakes, a national organization that marched by torchlight to drum up support for Abraham Lincoln's candidacy.