Obama
Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
Cast: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Cornell Belcher
Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. Yes We CanAn unlikely candidate gave America hope and went on to become the first African-American president in U.S. history. Once in office, hope was questioned as racism, fear and political opposition try to upend Obama's presidency.CC1 h 30 minNov 27, 2020
- 2. TightropeAnti-Obama sentiment is on the rise, showing signs of a resurgence of racism in America. A white supremacist opens fire in a black church and it is up to the president to unify a divided country in mourning.CC47minNov 27, 2020
- 3. Preserve, Protect & DefendThe president works to carve out his administration's foreign policy including a tough decision about the killing of Osama Bin Laden; at home his domestic agenda is challenged by the second most deadly school shooting in American history.CC45minNov 28, 2020
- 4. Yes We DidWith the success of the Affordable Care Act on the line, and with the drive to make same-sex marriage legal, President Obama pushes his administration to new limits.CC46minNov 28, 2020
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Obama
Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Schnall
- Created by
- Elizabeth Fischer, Janet Klein
- Studio
- NBCUniversal
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