
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.
The Obama Years: The Power of Words
March 9, 2017
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Cast (11)

Jesse Williams
Self - Narrator (voice)

David Axelrod
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama

Douglas Brinkley
Self - Presidential Historian

Jon Favreau
Self - Speechwriter for President Obama

Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self - Historian

Valerie Jarrett
Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama

Clark Judge
Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan

Cody Keenan
Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting

John Lewis
Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate

Harry Rubenstein
Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian

Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Crew (19)
Directing
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Jody Schiliro
Writer
Production
Sound

Cheryl Ottenritter
Sound Mixer

Lenny Williams
Music

Alex Roldan
Sound Designer

Gregory Breazeale
Sound Recordist

Rick Rush
Sound Designer

Chris Biondo
Music

Mac Squier
Music
Art

Catherine Eunice
Graphic Designer
Camera

Erin Harvey
Camera Operator
Costume & Make-Up
No data availableCrew

Laura Neal
Post-Production Manager
Editing

Jim Tolson
Assistant Editor

Joey D'Anna
Colorist

Evan Smith
Assistant Editor

Rashad Nobles
Assistant Editor

Penny Trams
Editor