When he called himself "a skinny kid with a funny name" at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his star was already rising. By the time he triumphed in the 2004 Illinois Senate race, he was the golden child of a Democ... more »ratic party in desperate need of a charismatic leader. And in November of 2008, he was the first African-American to be elected President of the United States.
BIO narrates the definitive story of BARACK OBAMA, from his childhood in Honolulu to his history-making presidential win. Follow Obama through his teenage struggles for self-identity, his student days at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and finally, through his political career in Chicago, where he rose to fame through a focus on ethics and political reform. Go behind the scenes of Obama s extraordinarily successful presidential campaign--in which he raised a record-breaking $58 million in six months--and join him in his exciting journey towards the White House.
Featuring insightful interviews with friends and family members, as well as previously unreleased footage of Obama s campaign and victory, BARACK OBAMA chronicles the uniquely American story of one man rising up to fight for what he believes in--and, the dawning of a new chapter in American history.« less
Actor:Barack Obama Director:Biography Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Documentary Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color,Widescreen DVD Release Date: 01/20/2009 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 0hr 50min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
"Barack Obama has had a very fascinating life. This documentary was very informative and really gave you good perspective of where he came from and how it formed who he is today. This is a very limited updated version to include the Presidential race. I cannot wait until a true Presidential race and Election biography comes out!"
Barack Obama biography
Misty D. Scoles | Penrose, CO USA | 11/26/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is very well put together. If you don't respect Obama before you see this, you will after you watch it. It let me know that he can relate to middle-class & lower class people. Thanks to the author who put the dvd together. Thanks to Amazon for carrying any & all items I am looking for.I always turn to Amazon for my learning needs."
Inspiring!
S. M. Rawls | CHICAGO, IL | 12/25/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This unassuming young man has become the next president of the United States. The biography is well done and keeps your attention from beginning to end. Barack Obama's presence is awesome.
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A New Day: Barack Obama Is Here!
Wilcox A. Raymond | Virginia | 02/21/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"An objective, moving, inspiritational biography of the man whom history may prove to the most influential American President of all time... and you heard it here first!"
Obama Documentaries
C. Catani | Los Angeles, CA USA | 01/15/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I share the same opinion as many who've seen this DVD. I mean it's alright, but I feel like I wanted to see something that confronted the issues and ideals of the campaign AND talked about his personal story. I've been following and working on Obama's campaign from the very start, and I have to say that it's been a long journey to success. I think that the best DVD I've seen so far has been President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey. Vivendi Entertainment put it out, and it is really informative and comprehensive. It has the song by Brian McKnight, "Yes We Can," and of course his life story and the road to Congress. There are really good interviews and special features in general, too. Mainly, the story is presented in such a well rounded way, that I was even more impressed AFTER I watched it at how incredible Obama and the campaign have been. It officially comes out Inauguration Day--January 20th, I believe."