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The Obama Years: The Power of Words

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.

Top Cast

  • Jesse Williams

    Jesse Williams

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • David Axelrod

    David Axelrod

    Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama

  • Douglas Brinkley

    Douglas Brinkley

    Self - Presidential Historian

  • Jon Favreau

    Jon Favreau

    Self - Speechwriter for President Obama

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Self - Historian

  • Valerie Jarrett

    Valerie Jarrett

    Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama

  • Clark Judge

    Clark Judge

    Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan

  • Cody Keenan

    Cody Keenan

    Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting

  • John Lewis

    John Lewis

    Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate

Overview

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.

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