The Obama Years: The Power of Words
2017/03/09 (US) | Documentary
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.
Lead Cast
Jesse Williams
Self - Narrator (voice)
David Axelrod
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama
Douglas Brinkley
Self - Presidential Historian
Jon Favreau
Self - Speechwriter for President Obama
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self - Historian
Valerie Jarrett
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama
No Image
Clark Judge
Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan
Budget
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Revenue
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Status
Released
Production Company
- Smithsonian Networks
- SNI/SI Networks L.L.C
Crews
Jody Schiliro
Writer
Gregory Breazeale
Sound Recordist
Jody Schiliro
Producer
Amy Boyce
Production Manager
Erin Harvey
Camera Operator
Jim Tolson
Assistant Editor
Laura Neal
Post-Production Manager
Evan Smith
Assistant Editor