Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

2021

This three-part docuseries pairs together the upbringing of 44th United States President Barack Obama with the country's racial history of... More

This three-part docuseries pairs together the upbringing of 44th United States President Barack Obama with the country's racial history of the time.

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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union episodes

Part 1

A look back at Obama's upbringing, his early days in... More 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.

Part 2

After announcing his bid for the White House, Obama faces... More constant pressure on the campaign trail to define his identity.

Part 3

As president, Obama confronts formidable hurdles with a divided Congress... More and faces criticism as the nation grapples with police brutality.

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union | Ratings & Reviews

91_%11 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating

"This documentary about a historic First Man has more interest in the fellow he is than the way he got there."

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Variety

"Kunhardt has nicely encapsulated the Obama presidency, both for those who can remember it and generations to come."

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CNN

"Half a provocative and complicated exploration of the role of race in Obama’s political career and half a poorly sourced, by-the-numbers, generic biography."

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