The Obama Years: The Power of Words
Synopsis
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.
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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
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Jody Schiliro
- Original Score
- Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Mac Squier
- Original Title
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Networks, SNI/SI Networks L.L.C
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jody Schiliro
Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Mac Squier
Penny Trams
Jody Schiliro
Department Leadership Roster
Jody Schiliro
Writer
Jody Schiliro
Producer
Penny Trams
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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 directed The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
The Obama Years: The Power of Words was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
The principal cast of The Obama Years: The Power of Words includes Jesse Williams, David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau, Doris Kearns Goodwin.
When was The Obama Years: The Power of Words released and how long is it?
The Obama Years: The Power of Words was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Obama Years: The Power of Words?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Obama Years: The Power of Words was composed by Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Mac Squier.