Tony Kushner to Congressman on Inaccuracy: ‘Lincoln’ Is Drama, Not History

The screenwriter hit back at criticism from Connecticut Rep. Joe Courtney

Tony Kushner hit back on Friday at a Connecticut congressman who complained about historical inaccuracies in the Oscar-nominated "Lincoln," saying his factual tweaks added to the film's drama.

Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, Democratic Connecticut Rep. Joe Courtney wrote an open letter to director Steven Spielberg, about the inaccuracies. In the film, two congressmen from his home state vote against 13th Amendment and two voted for — but  archives in the House of Representatives show that the entire Nutmeg State's delegation said "yea" to the abolition of slavery.

Also read: Connecticut Rep. to Steven Spielberg: Get Your Lincoln Facts Straight

In an open letter Friday in the Wall Street Journal, the screenwriter claimed artistic license.

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