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Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
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- E1 Yes We CanNext upNov 27, 2020 · 90 min
Synopsis
An unlikely candidate gave America hope and went on to become the first African-American president in U.S. history. Once in office, hope was questioned as racism, fear and political opposition try to upend Obama's presidency.
- E2 TightropeNov 27, 2020 · 47 min
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Anti-Obama sentiment is on the rise, showing signs of a resurgence of racism in America. A white supremacist opens fire in a black church and it is up to the president to unify a divided country in mourning.
- E3 Preserve, Protect & DefendNov 28, 2020 · 45 min
Synopsis
The president works to carve out his administration's foreign policy including a tough decision about the killing of Osama Bin Laden; at home his domestic agenda is challenged by the second most deadly school shooting in American history.
- E4 Yes We DidNov 28, 2020 · 46 min
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With the success of the Affordable Care Act on the line, and with the drive to make same-sex marriage legal, President Obama pushes his administration to new limits.
Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Schnall
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Common
Michael Eric Dyson
Lester Holt
Jesse Jackson
John Lewis
Claire McCaskill
Joy Reid
