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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union: With Al Sharpton, Ta-Nehisi Coates, David Remnick, Valerie Jarrett. Multi-part documentary explores the journey of Barack Obama from his early upbringing to the 44th U.S. President, set against the backdrop of the country's unfolding racial history.
- (1.1K)
- 2021-08-03
- Documentary, Biography
- Al Sharpton, Ta-Nehisi Coates, David Remnick
Jul 21, 2021 · The three-part documentary, Obama: In the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, chronicles the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama, as the country grapples with...
- 2 min
- 145K
- HBO
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is a 2021 documentary series about Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. It was directed by Peter Kunhardt and is named after Obama's March 18, 2008 speech, which he delivered during his 2008 campaign. It was released in August 2021 to coincide with Obama's 60th birthday.
As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress and faces criticism as the nation grapples with police brutality. The official website for Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union on HBO, featuring interviews, schedule information, behind the scenes exclusives, and more.
Aug 4, 2021 · The two-term president is instead shown speaking from the past: in old news features, from behind a podium, or at a barbershop, ragging on a constituent’s shoes. But this documentary is not about Obama explaining himself, and in its best passages, it is not about overtly praising him.
Episode 1. A look at Obama's early life and relationship with the Black community. 2. Episode 2. Obama faces pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity. 3. Episode 3. As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress.
Aug 2, 2021 · Timed to the former president’s 60th birthday, “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” seeks to be the definitive document on Barack Obama’s life and presidency, and at five-plus hours over...
