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1 For the Bible Tells Me So
2 Meeting Resistance
3 Wetlands Preserved
4 The Power of Forgiveness
5 Senator Obama Goes to Africa
6 The New Medicine
7 One Nation Under God
8 Our House
9 Sacco and Vanzetti
10 The Camden 28


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Senator Obama Goes to Africa

A Film by Bob Hercules & Keith Walker

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Description

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE PRESIDENT RETURNS TO HIS AFRICAN ROOTS

Barack Obama returns to his family's roots on an emotional journey to Kisumu, Kenya - land of his father - in this new documentary.

Part personal odyssey and part chronicle of diplomacy in action, this timely documentary follows Senator Barack Obama as he travels to the land of his ancestry. From South Africa to Kenya to a Darfur refugee camp in Chad, Obama explores the vast continent that is gaining increasing importance in this age of globalization.

The heart of the film is Obama's emotional homecoming to Kisumu, Kenya - his father's former home - where thousands of people turn out to greet him. In South Africa, we follow Senator Obama on a trip to Robben Island - the infamous prison where Nelson Mandela was jailed for 21 years. At a Darfur refugee camp in Chad, we see, through Obama's eyes, the devastating effects of genocide.

Throughout it all, Senator Obama narrates the film, giving his own perspective on the journey and the significance of Africa to U.S. interests.

Additional perspective is included through interviews with experts on African affairs as well as with U.S. political commentators.


Watch a Scene from the Film

 


What the Critics are Saying

"Anyone who doubts Barack Obama’s credentials on foreign policy should watch this new documentary." - Daily Kos (Read the complete review)

"Excellent!" - The Aquarian (Read the complete review)


Recommended Reading

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama


Features and Specifications

Format: DVD
Release Year: 2007
Running Time: 52 minutes
Color: Color
Language: English

For licensing outside the U.S. and Canada , please visit APT Worldwide.


  

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