Becoming
“Your story is your power.”
Synopsis
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadia Hallgren
- Original Score
- Kamasi Washington
- Original Title
- Becoming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Higher Ground, Big Mouth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadia Hallgren
Kamasi Washington
Nadia Hallgren
Nathan Punwar, Aaron Wickenden, Erin Casper
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Marilyn Ness, Katy Chevigny, Priya Swaminathan
Department Leadership Roster
Heather Loeffler
Production Design
Barack Obama
Producer
Nadia Hallgren
Director
Michelle Obama
Producer
Marilyn Ness
Producer
Katy Chevigny
Producer
Nathan Punwar
Editor
Aaron Wickenden
Editor
Erin Casper
Editor
Lauren Cioffi
Producer
Nadia Hallgren
Director of Photography
Kamasi Washington
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming
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What is Becoming about?
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.
Who directed Becoming?
Becoming was directed by Nadia Hallgren.
Who stars in Becoming?
The principal cast of Becoming includes Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Phoebe Robinson, Sasha Obama, Malia Ann.
When was Becoming released and how long is it?
Becoming was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming was composed by Kamasi Washington.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becoming?
Becoming holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).