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Becoming Barack

  • 2009
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  • 1h
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Becoming Barack (2009)
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A revealing portrait of Barack Obama's formative years in Chicago, featuring the oldest videotape interview Obama, from 1993.A revealing portrait of Barack Obama's formative years in Chicago, featuring the oldest videotape interview Obama, from 1993.A revealing portrait of Barack Obama's formative years in Chicago, featuring the oldest videotape interview Obama, from 1993.

  • Director
    • Robert Yuhas
  • Writers
    • Stuart A. Goldman
    • Robert Yuhas
  • Stars
    • Barack Obama
    • Loretta Augustine-Herron
    • Douglas Baird
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    70
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    • Director
      • Robert Yuhas
    • Writers
      • Stuart A. Goldman
      • Robert Yuhas
    • Stars
      • Barack Obama
      • Loretta Augustine-Herron
      • Douglas Baird
    • 1User review
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    Barack Obama
    Barack Obama
    • Self - 44th President of the United States
    • (archive footage)
    Loretta Augustine-Herron
    • Self - Community Activist
    Douglas Baird
    Douglas Baird
    • Self - Dean, Univ. of Chicago Law School 1994-1999
    Charles Branham
    • Self - Sr. Historian, Dusable Museum
    Melody Spann Cooper
    • Self - President, WVON Radio
    Edward Gardner
    • Self - Founder, Soft Sheen Products
    Terri Gardner
    • Self - Former President, Soft Sheen Products
    Gerald Kellman
    • Self - Founder, Developing Communities Project
    • (as Jerry Kellman)
    Mike Kruglik
    • Self - Community Organizer
    Alvin Love
    • Self - Pastor, Lilydale First Baptist Church
    • (as Reverend Dr. Alvin Love)
    Judd Miner
    • Self - Partner, Miner, Barnhill and Galland
    Sanford Newman
    • Self - Founder, Project Vote
    Auma Obama
    • Self - Barack's Half-Sister
    Johnnie Owens
    • Self
    Toni Preckwinkle
    • Self - Chicago Alderwoman, Ward 4
    Linda Randle
    • Self - Community and Political Activist
    Jesse Ruiz
    • Self
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Self - Narrator
    • Director
      • Robert Yuhas
    • Writers
      • Stuart A. Goldman
      • Robert Yuhas
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    He Did It!

    As a true doc head, this was on of the best stories of a man's life as he not only comes into his self, but grows and takes a city with him. President Barack Obama is the most geniune caring person. This story of how it all began, not only gives us a glimpse of who he was, but we get to see his vision for America-at a young age. I learned alot about my president. This documentary was AMAZING!!! A MUST SEE!

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      Featuring the oldest videotape interview with President Barack Obama from 1990.
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      Barack Obama: My general view about politics and running for office, if you end up being fortunate enough to have the opportunity to serve, it's because you have a track record of service in the community. And I think right now I am still building that track record and if a point comes when I think I can do more good in a political office than doing the things that I am doing now, then I might think about it, but that time is certainly in the future. - Barack Obama, October 27, 1993.

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Vision Films (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader
    • Production company
      • Stuart Goldman Company
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      • $300,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h(60 min)
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      • Color

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