Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Documentary 2021

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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.

Documentary 2021

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

A look 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 organising work within his community.

1 hr 34 min · 1 Sept 2021 15
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Obama's campaign trail in 2008 and the struggles he was up against on the journey of becoming the next president, especially the pressure to define his identity along racial lines.

1 hr 31 min · 1 Sept 2021 PG
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 · 1 Sept 2021 15

Peter W. Kunhardt

Director
George Kunhardt

Producer
Teddy Kunhardt

Producer
Maya Mumma

Producer
Matthew O. Henderson

Producer

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

DOCUMENTARY

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.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.