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The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017) [N/A]

Release Date:
March 9, 2017

Original Title:
The Obama Years: The Power of Words

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
SNI/SI Networks L.L.C
Smithsonian Networks

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 51

Overview from TheMovieDB

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.

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Production

Assistant Editor:
Rashad Nobles
Evan Smith
Jim Tolson

Associate Producer:
S. Michelle Pruitt

Camera Operator:
Erin Harvey

Colorist:
Joey D'Anna

Editor:
Penny Trams

Graphic Designer:
Catherine Eunice

Music:
Chris Biondo
Lenny Williams
Mac Squier

Post-Production Manager:
Laura Neal

Producer:
Jody Schiliro

Production Manager:
Amy Boyce

Sound Designer:
Alex Roldan
Rick Rush

Sound Mixer:
Cheryl Ottenritter

Sound Recordist:
Gregory Breazeale

Writer:
Jody Schiliro

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