Becoming

Name: Becoming
Genre: Documentary
Released: May 6, 2020
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Phoebe Robinson

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2020 | PG

Starring: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Phoebe Robinson

Summary: Becoming is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight impactful years in the White House. The film offers a rare and up-close look at her life, taking viewers behind the scenes as she embarks onBecoming is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight impactful years in the White House. The film offers a rare and up-close look at her life, taking viewers behind the scenes as she embarks on a 34-city tour that highlights the power of community to bridge our divides and the spirit of connection that comes when we openly and honestly share our stories.… Expand

Director: Nadia Hallgren

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG

Runtime: 89 min

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Lorry Kikta

May 8, 2020

The important part about Becoming is not necessarily the facts you learn about Michelle Obama, but seeing her in action. Read full review

The Telegraph Anita Singh

May 5, 2020

If you're a fan of hers, you've heard it all before. Still, if you're a fan of hers, there is plenty here to enjoy. Read full review

Lindsey Bahr

May 5, 2020

Hallgren weaves together a compelling narrative with these public and private interviews that builds chronologically to the present. Read full review

Liam Lacey

May 20, 2020

Director Nadia Hallgren’s Becoming gives us a good impression of hanging out with the First Lady without really getting us past the surface, although we get some sense of her drive. Read full review

Michael Phillips

May 5, 2020

There’s no way to experience Becoming apolitically, not now. You don’t have to consider it first-rate documentary filmmaking of any sort to feel something watching it. Read full review

Peter Debruge

May 7, 2020

Far more than the memoir, the film presents a manicured version of the way Michelle Obama sees herself — and yet, even such a carefully image-managed impression can be telling, since it diverges so significantly from the way the world perceives her. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

May 5, 2020

While the film’s star and subject is never less than dazzling, even her most inspiring moments can’t obscure a paper-thin exploration of a remarkable life in transition. Read full review

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gabrielanori

Sep 11, 2020

The movie presents moments of the former First Lady's life, Michelle Obama. It begins when she starts a new phase in her life, after living in the White House, trying to find herself again in a remarkable life in transition, also sharing with others, in the book and film, her intimate, fun,The movie presents moments of the former First Lady's life, Michelle Obama. It begins when she starts a new phase in her life, after living in the White House, trying to find herself again in a remarkable life in transition, also sharing with others, in the book and film, her intimate, fun, and difficult moments she lived during her life, showing how important was for young ladies see her representing them in a very important position.
After she went through prejudiced situations in life as a young woman to get a good education at Harvard and a job, Michelle met Barack Obama and they started a life together. The story tells about the moments they struggled during their marriage after having their daughters, and the eight years they served the US country in the White House.
In the film, it's possible to see behind the scenes of her 34-city tour book release, when she gets close to the community and they honestly share their own stories of life, with a healthy dose of motivational messaging about education in personal narratives.
When people reach success most of them change. Michelle after all apparently didn't, she kept her old friends and family even closer, always trying to be humble. Watching the movie and reading her book could make you feel wanting to make the world a better place to live, to inspire people and, to help others to see their potential.… Expand

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Joedavidson

May 10, 2020

Great to see a movie from the lens of the first lady. I walk away from this movie thinking how much people around us change when we reach success. Michelle didn't change it was the Americans around her that really changed the most. I also leave this movie ready to make the world better, toGreat to see a movie from the lens of the first lady. I walk away from this movie thinking how much people around us change when we reach success. Michelle didn't change it was the Americans around her that really changed the most. I also leave this movie ready to make the world better, to inspire and help others to see their potential. This was a feel good movie. I loved it and have a new love for Michelle Obama and the character and integrity she holds. At times this movie can be a little bit slow with pacing, but never to the point where it is excessively slow, it's a beautiful film.… Expand

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OlivierPiel

May 8, 2020

She comes across as patronizing and self-centered. And all those gyrating around her, those naïve morons treating her as a saintly figure.
You can almost see it in her eyes, muttering to herself these exact same thoughts.

PS: I am not a Trump supporter. At all.

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