Interviews · Movie News Steven Spielberg Reveals Emotional 'Lincoln' Scene That Made Him Cry on Set Steven Spielberg revealed at SXSW that a specific scene from his 2012 film "Lincoln" moved him to tears during filming, causing him to leave the set after the first take. The director shared that Daniel Day-Lewis, remaining in character as the 16th President, followed him off set to offer comfort in an unexpected moment of connection between filmmaker and actor. March 16, 2026 · 6 min read