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Biography: Barack Obama - Election Update Edition

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Barack Obama has had a very fascinating life. This documentary was very informative and really gave you good perspective of where he came from and how it formed who he is today. This is a very limited updated version to include the Presidential race. I cannot wait until a true Presidential race and Election biography comes out!

This is very well put together. If you don't respect Obama before you see this, you will after you watch it. It let me know that he can relate to middle-class & lower class people. Thanks to the author who put the dvd together. Thanks to Amazon for carrying any & all items I am looking for.I always turn to Amazon for my learning needs.

This unassuming young man has become the next president of the United States. The biography is well done and keeps your attention from beginning to end. Barack Obama's presence is awesome.

An objective, moving, inspiritational biography of the man whom history may prove to the most influential American President of all time... and you heard it here first!

I share the same opinion as many who've seen this DVD. I mean it's alright, but I feel like I wanted to see something that confronted the issues and ideals of the campaign AND talked about his personal story. I've been following and working on Obama's campaign from the very start, and I have to say that it's been a long journey to success. I think that the best DVD I've seen so far has been President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey. Vivendi Entertainment put it out, and it is really informative and comprehensive. It has the song by Brian McKnight, "Yes We Can," and of course his life story and the road to Congress. There are really good interviews and special features in general, too. Mainly, the story is presented in such a well rounded way, that I was even more impressed AFTER I watched it at how incredible Obama and the campaign have been. It officially comes out Inauguration Day--January 20th, I believe.

I can't imagine buying this lightweight biography of Barack Obama. I was interested to learn about the man's childhood and his rise to power, but found myself wanting a good deal more. For one thing, there's little critique at all. I'm an ardent Obama supporter, but I would have appreciated a more well-rounded discussion. Furthermore, the producers might have bothered to discuss his legislation, his political philosophy, and his place with regard to the major issues of the day. But no mention of 9/11, fiscal policies, war, or health care. Very little is offered other than some biography about the man's family. In a sense, this video exempflifies the deplorably shallow state of US journali$m today. Afraid to ask questions of power, US info-tainment ends up only serving power.

It started off really well. Got a little choppy and then ended abruptly. Almost as the rest of the information didn't get transferred to the DVD. Very strange. I would be a little concerned about purchasing another DVD made by Bio.

I will start by saying that I have been a huge supporter of Barack Obama, and was a big participant during his campaign. I love most anything that furthers his message and his cause, but this wasn't my favorite. Some of the other reviews have said it better, and I feel it's a bit overpriced for what you get. I think the "Biography" labeling is not so accurate either.

I purchased the DVD for my mom's collection. She is very pleased. The price and shipment time was excellent.

Thanks,
Jackie

I like the dvd, but I was hoping for the entire feb 10 2009, all day including the parade