The Obama Years: The Power of Words
51 mins
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.
Clark Judge
Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan
Cody Keenan
Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting
Harry Rubenstein
Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian
Jody Schiliro
Writer
Gregory Breazeale
Sound Recordist
Jody Schiliro
Producer
Amy Boyce
Production Manager
Erin Harvey
Camera Operator
Jim Tolson
Assistant Editor
Laura Neal
Post-Production Manager
Evan Smith
Assistant Editor
Chris Biondo
Music
Rick Rush
Sound Designer
S. Michelle Pruitt
Associate Producer
Penny Trams
Editor
Catherine Eunice
Graphic Designer
Joey D'Anna
Colorist
Alex Roldan
Sound Designer
Mac Squier
Music
Cheryl Ottenritter
Sound Mixer
Rashad Nobles
Assistant Editor