Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021)
Synopsis
President Obama's personal story and his vision for America, set against the backdrop of the country's racial history.
First Air Date: 2021-08-03
Last Air Date: 2021-08-05
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Networks: HBO
Top Cast
- Barack Obama as Self
- David Remnick as Self
- Jelani Cobb as Self
- Al Sharpton as Self
- Jesse Jackson as Self
- Michael Eric Dyson as Self
- Valerie Jarrett as Self
- David Axelrod as Self
- Cornel West as Self
- Sherrilyn Ifill as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2021)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
A look back at Obama's upbringing, his early days in Hawaii, and his pursuit of higher education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School. Through archival interviews, Obama reflects on the impact of an estranged father, growing up biracial, and his evolving relationship with the Black community in Chicago, where he worked as a community organizer.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
After announcing his bid for the White House, Obama faces constant pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity.
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Ep. 3: Part 3
As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress and faces criticism as the nation grapples with police brutality.
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