TV series

Obama

2020 · 1 season

A sober, reflective look at a historic presidency, balancing hope with the weight of relentless political conflict.

Overview: Campaign promises of hope and change were met by a cratering economy, two never-ending wars, an epidemic of gun violence, and a surging partisan divide. In this 4-part series the president's inner circle, Congressional leaders, and journalists reflect on Barack Obama's historic two terms and the tightrope he walked as the country’s first African-American President.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, power, race, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
power
race
identity
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none