American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas

American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas

2019•10m•5.5/10

Documentary

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5.5/10(21)

Barack and Michelle Obama talk with the directors of the documentary American Factory about the importance of storytelling and the impact of their film.

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Participant, Higher Ground

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

Self

Julia Reichert

Julia Reichert

Self

Steven Bognar

Steven Bognar

Self

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