Barack Obama, 1983-2008: Community Organizer To U.S President

Dec 14, 2024
Before his career in politics and his election as the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama was a young man with a deep interest in making a positive impact on the world. This documentary is a fascinating look into Obama's early life, from his childhood in Hawaii and his years working as a community organizer as a young adult, to his emerging dreams of equality and his 2008 presidential campaign. Featuring the oldest known interview footage with a 32-year-old Barack Obama.

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