PRESIDENT
OBAMA’S LEGACY AND DEFINING MOMENTS ARE REVEALED IN
“THE
OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS”
Available on DVD
October 30 from Public Media Distribution, LLC
Arlington, Va. – October, 4, 2018 – Public Media Distribution,
LLC announces the release of Smithsonian Channel’s “THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF
WORDS” on DVD October 30. Over
eight years, President Obama delivered more than 3,500 speeches and statements
– officially ending his era with a farewell address in
Chicago. His speeches ranged from redefining patriotism, candidly
addressing race relations, inspiring hope and healing, and turning divisive
moments into an opportunity for national unification. But which are the moments
that history will remember? This new documentary, narrated by actor and
producer Jesse Williams tells the story of Barack Obama, “writer in chief,” and
takes viewers inside the defining moments of his political career through the
prism of his most memorable speeches.
“THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS”
will be available on DVD ($19.99 SRP)
October 30, 2018. The program has a
run time of approximately 46 minutes.
“THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF
WORDS” examines how President Obama used “the bully pulpit” by looking
at six benchmark speeches – as a brash young state senator and as a president
grappling with turbulent times in the face of chaotic events. Some were
the result of careful planning and intensive writing; others were written under
extraordinary pressure, often with Obama doing much of the writing, in the wake
of unexpected events. When tragedy strikes, the President has a tremendous
responsibility to comfort the nation.
For each highlighted speech, the
program gives viewers behind-the-scenes stories of the President and his
process, how he and his core group worked to develop the messages, expert
commentary comparing the speeches to those of other presidents, and analysis of
the power – and limits – of the bully pulpit to shape events.
The program features insights from eminent historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and
Douglas Brinkley and key members of Obama’s inner circle, including senior
advisor Valerie Jarrett, Chief Strategist David Axelrod, and speechwriters Jon
Favreau and Cody Keenan. Smithsonian curator Harry Rubenstein of the National
Museum of American History, Rep. John Lewis, and Clark Judge, speechwriter for
President Ronald Reagan, are also among the featured interviews.
“THE OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS” is an original Smithsonian
Channel production. Jody Schiliro is producer/writer. Charles Poe and
David Royle serve as executive producers. The film is narrated by Jesse
Williams, star of the long-running hit series Grey’s Anatomy and
executive producer of “Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement.”
About Smithsonian Channel
Smithsonian Channel™, owned by Smithsonian
Networks™, a joint venture between Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian
Institution, is where curiosity lives, inspiration strikes and wonders never
cease. This is the place for awe-inspiring stories, powerful documentaries
and amazing factual entertainment, available in HD and 4K Ultra HD across
multiple platforms.
Smithsonian Channel, winner of Emmy® and
Peabody awards for its programming, combines the storytelling prowess of
SHOWTIME® with the unmatched resources and rich traditions of the Smithsonian,
to create programming that shines new light on popular genres such as air and
space, travel, history, science, nature and pop culture. Among the network’s
offerings are series including Aerial America, America in Color, The
Lost Tapes, Mighty Ships, Million Dollar American Princesses, The Pacific War
in Color and Air Disasters, as well as
critically-acclaimed specials that include The Coronation, The Mountain
Lion and Me, Earth from Outer Space
and Titanoboa: Monster Snake. Smithsonian Networks also operates
Smithsonian Earth™, through SN Digital LLC., a subscription video streaming
service delivering spectacular 4K original nature and wildlife content.
Smithsonian Channel is also available internationally in Canada, Singapore and
Latin America. To learn more, go to www.smithsonianchannel.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Public Media Distribution, LLC
Public Media Distribution, LLC, is a leading media
distributor both domestically and internationally. We offer high-quality,
distinctive programs to our customers, including documentaries (The Sixties),
dramas (Fortitude), and popular children’s programming under the
SkipRope brand (Kate & Mim-Mim) in multiple formats including DVD,
Blu-ray, digital download, and digital streaming.
THE
OBAMA YEARS: THE POWER OF WORDS
Street Date: October 30, 2018
Genre: Documentary
Run
Time: Approximately 46 minutes on 1 disc
SRP:
DVD, $24.99
Format:
DVD
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