American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas
Synopsis
Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.
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American Factory | A Short Conversation with the Obamas | NetflixOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoruba Richen
- Original Title
- American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Participant, Higher Ground
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoruba Richen
Ben Crosbie
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Yoruba Richen
Director
Ben Crosbie
Director of Photography
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas about?
Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.
Who directed American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas?
American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas was directed by Yoruba Richen.
Who stars in American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas?
The principal cast of American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas includes Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar.
When was American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas released and how long is it?
American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas?
American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).