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Critic Reviews
Aug 3, 2021
Season 1 Review:
It ultimately sets itself apart by taking a deeper look at the multitude of issues that surfaced after America finally chose its first Black president. ... Using Obama’s legacy as a prism to look at the myriad ways his presidency forced the country to grapple with its painful history, the series thus offers a fresh look at how Obama did and didn’t fit into the country’s prevailing political narratives.
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Jul 27, 2021
Season 1 Review:
“Obama” is at its strongest early on, in recounting the events leading to the publication of Obama’s first memoir, “Dreams From My Father.” Kunhardt has a careful eye for moments of revelation drawn from archival footage. ... If Obama is represented here as doubly symbolically important, the substance of his presidency is somewhat less amply investigated. ... This film plays up the generative imagination of Obama so much that one hits the end of episode three missing the relative simplicity of his moment.
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RogerEbert.comAug 4, 2021
Season 1 Review:
Kunhardt's docuseries is of a school of thought we need more from, that criticism can enrich one's honest appreciation of a political figure, and that a total, unquestioning allegiance creates a false relationship. Actual patriotism thrives with this nuance; so too does documentary filmmaking.
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