The Obama Years: The Power of Words
(2017)
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Synopsis
An examination of six landmark speeches delivered by America's 44th president, President Barack Obama, featuring insights from historians, members of Obama's inner circle and speechwriters. Included: his keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention; his 2008 Democratic National Convention acceptance speech; his eulogy after the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School; and his commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches,
Directors
Jody Schiliro, Jesse Williams, Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, John Lewis, David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jon Favreau, Jesse Williams, Jody Schiliro, Jesse Williams, Jody Schiliro, David Royle
Production year
2017
Rating
TV-PG
Studio
Viacom
Runtime
60 minutes
Cast
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau