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Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

First it was my name, right?That was a problem

First it was my name, right?
That was a problem

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First it was my name, right? That was a problem.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
26
Timestamp in Movie
01:05:19
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
2
Genres
documentary, biography
Production
Les Blank Films,Skyhill Films

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Movie Summary

Multi-part documentary explores the journey of Barack Obama from his early upbringing to the 44th U.S. President, set against the backdrop of the country's unfolding racial history.
S01 • E01 You know, myself, you know, my own name... (LAUGHS) - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:11
You know, myself, you know, my own name... (LAUGHS)
S01 • E02 This particular one alleges, among other things, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:11
This particular one alleges, among other things,
S01 • E03 And that's why even before last night's results, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:08
And that's why even before last night's results,
S01 • E01 WASHINGTON: One of the interesting things - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:05
WASHINGTON: One of the interesting things
S01 • E02 Barack Obama refuses to, uh, salute the flag, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:05
Barack Obama refuses to, uh, salute the flag,
S01 • E03 In running for office had come full circle... - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:04
In running for office had come full circle...
S01 • E01 And this was different from the "He's not Black enough." - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:05
And this was different from the "He's not Black en...
S01 • E02 -(CROWD CHEERING) -Let me tell you something, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:08
-(CROWD CHEERING) -Let me tell you something,
S01 • E03 Because what you guys have done means that the work - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:08
Because what you guys have done means that the work
S01 • E01 How does he get to be a Black guy, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:07
How does he get to be a Black guy,
S01 • E02 She already clarified herself. She was very clear about it. - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:05
She already clarified herself. She was very clear about it.
S01 • E03 (CAMERAS SHUTTER CLICKING) - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:04
(CAMERAS SHUTTER CLICKING)
S01 • E02 I'm proud of this country, and I'm proud - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:09
I'm proud of this country, and I'm proud
S01 • E01 I think it-- it said a lot about race in this country, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:09
I think it-- it said a lot about race in this country,
S01 • E03 (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:07
(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
S01 • E02 There's always some nonsense going on - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:06
There's always some nonsense going on
S01 • E01 Senator Obama, how does being biracial - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:05
Senator Obama, how does being biracial
S01 • E03 President Obama very quickly developed this moniker, - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:10
President Obama very quickly developed this moniker,
S01 • E01 Well, it-- You know, I-- - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:20
Well, it-- You know, I--
S01 • E02 (CROWD CHEERING) - Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 00:07
(CROWD CHEERING)