President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.
Synopsis
President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.
Episodes
1 season
A look back at Obama's upbringing, his early days in Hawaii, and his pursuit of higher education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School. Through archival interviews, Obama reflects on the impact of an estranged father, growing up biracial, and his evolving relationship with the Black community in Chicago, where he worked as a community organizer.
After announcing his bid for the White House, Obama faces constant pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity.
Ensemble
Barack Obama
Self
David Remnick
Self
Jelani Cobb
Self
Al Sharpton
Self
Jesse Jackson
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Valerie Jarrett
Self
David Axelrod
Self
Cornel West
Self
Sherrilyn Ifill
Self
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Self
Jon Favreau
Self
Production
Release
2021
Seasons
1 season
Country
United States of America
Studio
Kunhardt Films, HBO Documentary Films
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