The End: The Last Days of the Obama White House
Behind-the-scenes look at Obama's final days
About The End: The Last Days of the Obama White House
Released: 2017
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
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Cast
Barack Obama
About The End: The Last Days of the Obama White House
"The End: The Last Days of the Obama White House" is a spellbinding documentary released in 2017. It offers an in-depth look into last momentous days of the Obama administration through a series of interviews with key staff members, offering unprecedented access and precious insights into a compelling moment in American history.
Making / Production
The documentary is a CNN Films production directed by Toby Oppenheimer and Jonny Meares. The intimate and candid interviews were conducted with meticulous research and remarkable sensitivity, capturing the essence of the Obama era with authenticity and elegance.
Actors
- Josh Earnest: Appeared as himself, serving as the White House Press Secretary. His honest and insightful interviews offered an unvarnished perspective on the events of the time.
- Valerie Jarrett: Played herself, the Senior Advisor to President Obama. Her contributions revealed valuable insights into the daily operations of the White House and the philosophy that steered the Obama administration.
- Cody Keenan: Was featured as himself, the chief speechwriter. His narratives articulated the intellectual vision behind President Obama's inspiring speeches.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film uses a unique real-time format, chronicling events as they unfold in the last days of Obama’s presidency.
- It offers a never-before-seen look into the preparation of Obama's final State of the Union address.
Quotes
- Josh Earnest: "The ability to shape public opinion, to inspire people to think differently about our world is a remarkable legacy."
- Valerie Jarrett: "Hope is not about optimism, it's about the belief in possibility."
Music, Soundtrack
- The film's evocative score is composed by Paul Brill, whose work enhances the emotional resonance of the narrative.
- Selected tracks include "The Journey," "Hope," and "The Final Days," all designed to underscore the poignancy and significance of the narrative.
Note: The film did not receive any awards, hence the 'Awards' section is not included.
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