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TitleNorman Corwin's The rivalryTypeAudioContributionCorwin, Norman, 1910-2011. Contributor Rabe, Lily, 1982- Performer Giamatti, Paul. Performer Strathairn, David. Performer Gleason, James. Performer Cochran, Shannon. Performer Simonson, Eric. Director Loewenberg, Susan Albert. Producer SubjectLincoln-Douglas Debates, Ill., 1858--Drama.Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Political and social views--Drama.Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861--Political and social views--Drama.United States--Politics and government--1857-1861--Drama.Illinois--Politics and government--To 1865--Drama.ClassificationDDC: 808.53 full Summary"Academy Award nominees Paul Giamatti and David Strathairn star in Norman Corwin's electrifying dramatization of the history-making Lincoln-Douglas debates. This fierce rivalry between rising legislator Abraham Lincoln and incumbent Senator Stephen A. Douglas tackled some of the day's most passionate and controversial issues -- above all, those of slavery and the American concept of freedom. As seen through the eyes of Douglas' young wife Adele (Lily Rabe), the play illuminates two of the most charismatic politicians of any era"--Container.Authorized Access PointCorwin, Norman, 1910-2011. Norman Corwin's The rivalry