I'm gonna need more than just two guys spooning as a credible source.
For viewers looking for a serious re-evaluation of Lincoln’s life, this documentary may feel too tongue-in-cheek. Yet, for those open to a playful—if scattershot—look at how we retroactively assign labels and narratives to historical figures, Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln can spark conversation about what evidence we use to define someone’s identity, as well as how cultural perceptions of intimacy evolve over time. Lover of Men rarely addresses how the 19th century’s attitudes toward masculinity differ from our own. Ironically, the strongest takeaway is less about Lincoln’s sexuality and more about the evolving ways we interpret personal relationships through modern eyes.
I'm gonna need more than just two guys spooning as a credible source.
For viewers looking for a serious re-evaluation of Lincoln’s life, this documentary may feel too tongue-in-cheek. Yet, for those open to a playful—if scattershot—look at how we retroactively assign labels and narratives to historical figures, Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln can spark conversation about what evidence we use to define someone’s identity, as well as how cultural perceptions of intimacy evolve over time. Lover of Men rarely addresses how the 19th century’s attitudes toward masculinity differ from our own. Ironically, the strongest takeaway is less about Lincoln’s sexuality and more about the evolving ways we interpret personal relationships through modern eyes.
