Dreams of Obama / a Frontline co-production with Kirk Documentary Group, Ltd ; producers, Michael Kirk, Jim Gilmore, Paul Stekler and Mike Wiser ; writer and director, Michael Kirk.
Tells the story of how a little known state senator rose from obscurity to the White House in just over four years. Draws on interviews with those closest to Obama to provide insight into how he might lead the country. A personal and political biography, the film examines the key moments that shaped...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Tells the story of how a little known state senator rose from obscurity to the White House in just over four years. Draws on interviews with those closest to Obama to provide insight into how he might lead the country. A personal and political biography, the film examines the key moments that shaped Obama, and asks what his election says about America. Examines how Obama's life experiences made him uniquely suited to launch his successful campaign to become the country's first black president. |
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| Item Description: | Documentary. Title from container. Originally broadcast as segments of the television program Frontline on January 20, 2009. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (enhanced); Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
| Audience: | Not rated. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Ben McCoy ; editor, Steve Audette ; music, John E. Low. |
| ISBN: | 0793670365 9780793670369 |
| Participant or Performer: | Reporter, Jim Gilmore ; narrator, Will Lyman. |
| Language: | Closed-captioned. |