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The Way I See It

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
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8.2/10
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The Way I See It (2020)
An unprecedented look behind the scenes of two of the most iconic Presidents in American History, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, as seen through the eyes of Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza.
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Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.

  • Director
    • Dawn Porter
  • Stars
    • Pete Souza
    • Barack Obama
    • Ben Rhodes
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    2K
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    • Director
      • Dawn Porter
    • Stars
      • Pete Souza
      • Barack Obama
      • Ben Rhodes
    • 27User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Pete Souza
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    • Self
    Barack Obama
    Barack Obama
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ben Rhodes
    Ben Rhodes
    • Self
    Patti Lease
    • Self
    Lillian Souza
    • Self
    Amy Souza
    • Self
    Jane Hulstrunk
    • Self
    Peg Sullivan
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    Alice Gabriner
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    Brian Mosteller
    • Self
    Ferial Govashiri
    • Self
    Susan Rice
    Susan Rice
    • Self
    • (as Ambassador Susan E. Rice)
    Mary Anne Fackelman
    • Self
    • (as Mary Anne Fackelman-Miner)
    Nancy-Ann DeParle
    • Self
    Lynsey Addario
    Lynsey Addario
    • Self
    David Wheeler
    David Wheeler
    • Self
    Valbona Myteberi
    • Self
    Elton Myteberi
    • Self
    • Director
      • Dawn Porter
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    9erika_bustamante

    Politics from a different point of view

    This documentary takes you in an intimate journey of the 8 years of Obama's presidency, not from a heavily political point of view but more about the human emotions that a true leader requires. Souza soon realized how different the current President reacts to similar situations and he becomes more vocal and automatically an Instagram sensation. A must watch documentary to deeply understand what it really takes to fill the job of President of USA and surprisingly it doesn't have to do with politics or tactics but kindness and empathy.
    10jjmmkk-895-52135

    My god, was that us (as in USA)?

    As a borderline atheist my reaction to this wonderful film shocks even me: I realize - in retrospect - that for eight too brief years we were a blessed nation.
    Gordon-11

    Captivating

    This is a great documentary that tells the side of Obama that we don't see. It is captivating, touching and effective.
    10nancyldraper

    Timely reminder of what was and could be

    Thoroughly enjoyed this documentary that looks beyond the politics into the lives of the presidents he photographed. A timely story of hope, character and the urgency of truth. I give this documentary a 10 (inspiring) out of 10 {Documentary}
    8ks-60500

    Miss Obama

    From a 3rd party to view the presidency and go into the other side the public rarely know is the highlight of this documentary. Running a county like a business, making millions and million of dollars, jobs without mercy. Is that what American wants? Results proof everything. Obama makes a world a better place and win his co workers and Americans heart. What did Trump do for the past 4 years ? I just see a boss running a company and his workers hate him.

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gördüğüm Gibi
    • Production companies
      • Anomaly Content & Entertainment (ACE)
      • Jaywalker Pictures
      • Focus Features
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,030
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,150
      • Sep 20, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,030
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
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