The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017)
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: March 9, 2017
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
- Clark Judge - Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan
- Cody Keenan - Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting
- John Lewis - Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
- Harry Rubenstein - Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian
Screenplay
Editing: Penny Trams
Production: Smithsonian Networks, SNI/SI Networks L.L.C
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
usa president, speech writer, documentary, united states of america (usa)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Obama Years: The Power of Words about?
- 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.
- Who stars in The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words stars Jesse Williams, David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Valerie Jarrett.
- How long is The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Obama Years: The Power of Words produced?
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words was produced in United States of America.