The documentary presents a compelling argument regarding Lincoln's relationships with men, specifically highlighting his intimate friendship with Joshua Speed, suggesting his discomfort around women and preference for deeper male connections.
Lincoln and Speed, who shared a bed for four years, exchanged letters filled with affection, raising questions among historians about the nature of their bond, as traditional views of male friendships in the 19th century do not adequately explain their emotional distance from women.
The contrast between Lincoln's deep, intimate relationship with Speed and the mundane perceptions of his heterosexual marriage urges viewers to reconsider historical narratives around Lincoln’s sexuality and personal struggles.
Critics argue that the historical context of same-sex friendships challenges the normative views held by heterosexual historians, particularly questioning why Lincoln and Speed chose to live closely amid societal norms that conventionally separated genders.
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