Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Documentary 2021

Available on HBO Max

HBO's three-part documentary, OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION chronicles the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama. The series takes us through Obama's childhood, his spiritual formation by a generation of Black leaders, and his hopes for a more inclusive America.

Documentary 2021

12

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Looking back at Barack Obama's formative years as he navigates his biracial identity in his hometown of Chicago, his upbringing with his mother, who was a single parent, and his education and organizing work within his community.

1 hr 34 min · 4 Aug 2021 12
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Obama's campaign trail in 2008 and the struggles he faced as he fought to become the next president, particularly the pressure to define his identity along racial lines, which he viewed as a distraction from other important issues.

1 hr 31 min · 5 Aug 2021 12
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The challenges, triumphs and defeats Obama experienced while in the White House, such as successfully introducing the Affordable Care Act, and struggling with issues of police brutality, gun control and more.

1 hr 46 min · 6 Aug 2021 12

Peter W. Kunhardt

Director
George Kunhardt

Producer
Teddy Kunhardt

Producer
Maya Mumma

Producer
Matthew O. Henderson

Producer

About

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

DOCUMENTARY

HBO's three-part documentary, OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION chronicles the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama. The series takes us through Obama's childhood, his spiritual formation by a generation of Black leaders, and his hopes for a more inclusive America.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021
Rated: 12

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles