Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

2021

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

6.7 | TV-14 | en | Documentary

President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.

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EP1 Part 1

Aug. 03,2021

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.

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EP2 Part 2

Aug. 04,2021

After announcing his bid for the White House, Obama faces constant pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity.

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After announcing his bid for the White House, Obama faces constant pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity.

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EP3 Part 3

Aug. 05,2021

As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress and faces criticism as the nation grapples with police brutality.

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As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress and faces criticism as the nation grapples with police brutality.

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Released: 2021-08-03 | Released Producted By: HBO Documentary Films , Kunhardt Films Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/obama-in-pursuit-of-a-more-perfect-union

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President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.

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Documentary

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021) is now streaming with subscription on HBO Max

Cast

Barack Obama , David Remnick , Jelani Cobb , Al Sharpton , Jesse Jackson , Michael Eric Dyson

Director

Joe Arcidiacono

Producted By

HBO Documentary Films , Kunhardt Films

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Director of Photography

Clair Popkin

Director of Photography

Allie Ames

Colorist

Maya Mumma

Editor

Andi Bernstein

Executive Producer

Mona Sutphen

Executive Producer

Jelani Cobb

Executive Producer

Jacqueline Glover

Executive Producer

Peter W. Kunhardt

Executive Producer

Nancy Abraham

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Lisa Heller

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George Kunhardt

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Teddy Kunhardt

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Maya Mumma

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Matthew O. Henderson

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Osei Essed

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Saul Simon MacWilliams

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union Audience Reviews

Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Tyreece Hulme One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

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