Series synopsis
Obama is an American documentary television series that premiered on MSNBC on November 27, 2020. It ended on November 28, 2020. It stars Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Cornell Belcher and Common.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Barack Obama as Self
- Michelle Obama as Self
- Cornell Belcher as Self
- Common as Self
- Michael Eric Dyson as Self
- Lester Holt as Self
- Jesse Jackson as Self
- John Lewis as Self
Supporting cast
- Claire McCaskill as Self
- Mike Murphy as Self
- David Plouffe as Self
- Joy Reid as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 27, 2020 | November 28, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yes We Can An unlikely candidate gave America hope and went on to become the first African-American president in U.S. history. Once in office, hope was questioned as racism, fear and political opposition try to upend Obama's presidency. |
November 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Tightrope Anti-Obama sentiment is on the rise, showing signs of a resurgence of racism in America. A white supremacist opens fire in a black church and it is up to the president to unify a divided country in mourning. |
November 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Preserve, Protect & Defend The president works to carve out his administration's foreign policy including a tough decision about the killing of Osama Bin Laden; at home his domestic agenda is challenged by the second most deadly school shooting in American history. |
November 28, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MSNBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 28, 2020 |
| Status | ended |