Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010); Bill T. Jones

December 25, 2009

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL takes a unique look at our nation's 16th President - through the eyes of critically acclaimed choreographer Bill T. Jones. In a groundbreaking work of choreography, FONDLY DO WE HOPE...FERVENTLY DO WE PRAY. Jones reimagines a young Lincoln in his formative years through dance. Bill Moyers speaks with Jones about his creative process, his insights into Lincoln, and how dance can give us fresh perspective on America's most-studied president. "This piece, ultimately, is not a biopic. It is supposed to ask, 'How can we use Lincoln and his time as a mirror through which we look darkly at ourselves?'" says Jones. BILL MOYERS JOURNAL -- Award-winning public affairs journalist Bill Moyers hosts this weekly series filled with fresh and original voices. Each hour-long broadcast features analysis of current issues and interviews with prominent figures from the worlds of arts and entertainment, religion, science, politics and the media.