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The Obama Years: The Power of Words

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, March 9 2017
7 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jesse WilliamsJesse Williams
Jesse Williams was
35 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 05 1981
Portrait of David AxelrodDavid Axelrod
David Axelrod was
62 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama'.
Tue, Feb 22 1955
Portrait of Douglas BrinkleyDouglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley was
56 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Presidential Historian'.
Wed, Dec 14 1960
Portrait of Jon FavreauJon Favreau
Jon Favreau was
35 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Speechwriter for President Obama'.
Tue, Jun 02 1981
Portrait of Doris Kearns GoodwinDoris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin was
74 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Historian'.
Mon, Jan 04 1943
Portrait of Valerie JarrettValerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett was
60 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama'.
Wed, Nov 14 1956
Portrait of Clark JudgeClark Judge
Clark Judge was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cody KeenanCody Keenan
Cody Keenan was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting'.
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Portrait of John LewisJohn Lewis
John Lewis was
77 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate'.
Wed, Feb 21 1940 –
Fri, Jul 17 2020
Portrait of Harry RubensteinHarry Rubenstein
Harry Rubenstein was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian'.
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Portrait of Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Obama was
55 in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 04 1961

Crew

Portrait of Jody SchiliroJody Schiliro
Jody Schiliro was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Writer, Producer'
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Portrait of S. Michelle PruittS. Michelle Pruitt
S. Michelle Pruitt was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Penny TramsPenny Trams
Penny Trams was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Rashad NoblesRashad Nobles
Rashad Nobles was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Evan SmithEvan Smith
Evan Smith was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Jim TolsonJim Tolson
Jim Tolson was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Mac SquierMac Squier
Mac Squier was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Chris BiondoChris Biondo
Chris Biondo was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Lenny WilliamsLenny Williams
Lenny Williams was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Joey D'AnnaJoey D'Anna
Joey D'Anna was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Colorist'
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Portrait of Rick RushRick Rush
Rick Rush was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Sound Designer'
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Portrait of Cheryl OttenritterCheryl Ottenritter
Cheryl Ottenritter was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Amy BoyceAmy Boyce
Amy Boyce was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Erin HarveyErin Harvey
Erin Harvey was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Catherine EuniceCatherine Eunice
Catherine Eunice was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Graphic Designer'
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Portrait of Gregory BreazealeGregory Breazeale
Gregory Breazeale was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Sound Recordist'
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Portrait of Laura NealLaura Neal
Laura Neal was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Post-Production Manager'
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Portrait of Alex RoldanAlex Roldan
Alex Roldan was
>> in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as 'Sound Designer'
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