Review of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) by John V — 08 Apr 2010
The Election of Barack Obama offers viewers an all-access pass to campaign life on the road to the White House and the unprecedented grass roots effort that supported him. The film follows the former Senators path from the excitement of the first victory in Iowa, to the struggles of a long and grueling primary campaign, and finally to his historic inauguration as president of the United States.
It is a wonderfully shot documentary following the 19-month campaign that worked out primarily because participants were focused and passionate, because their cause was just and their charismatic candidate rocked.
Few political campaigns in US history have been as dramatic as that of President Barack Obama, who overcame a fierce primary battle, an ugly general election campaign, and ultimately managed to become America's first African-American president.
By The People: The Election of Barack Obama is a compelling account of that campaign featuring never before seen footage of Obama behind the scenes, as well as interviews and candid moments with family, senior campaign staff, volunteers, reporters, supporters and even opponents.
Simply unmissable!
This review of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) was written by John V on 08 Apr 2010.
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama has generally received positive reviews.
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