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Becoming

  • 20202020
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
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7.0/10
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Marilyn Ness in Becoming (2020)
'Becoming' is a look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight years in the White House. The film offers an intimate look at her life as she embarks on a 34-city tour that highlights the power of community to bridge our divides and the spirit of connection that comes when we openly and honestly share our stories.
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Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour for 'Becoming.'Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour for 'Becoming.'Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour for 'Becoming.'
IMDb RATING
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6.5K
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    • Nadia Hallgren
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Alexander
    • Adrian K. Collins(credit only)
    • Valerie Jarrett
    • Nadia Hallgren
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Alexander
    • Adrian K. Collins(credit only)
    • Valerie Jarrett
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    • 69User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys

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    Elizabeth Alexander
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    Adrian K. Collins
    Adrian K. Collins
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    Valerie Jarrett
    Valerie Jarrett
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    Gayle King
    Gayle King
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    Michele Norris
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    Conan O'Brien
    Conan O'Brien
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    Barack Obama
    Barack Obama
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    Malia Obama
    Malia Obama
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    Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama
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    Sasha Obama
    Sasha Obama
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    Craig Robinson
    • Self
    Kelly Robinson
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    Marian Shields Robinson
    • Self
    Phoebe Robinson
    Phoebe Robinson
    • Self
    Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross
    • Self
    Brittany Williams
    Brittany Williams
    • Michelle Obama
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Self
    Melissa Winter
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      • Nadia Hallgren
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      Michelle Obama: Your story with highs and lows, what seems so ordinary and seems like nothing to you, is your power.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.112 (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      A God Like You
      Performed by Kirk Franklin
      Written by Kirk Franklin, William Jeffrey
      Courtesy of Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Records
      By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

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    Not a documentary but a promotion
    Didn't like it at all. This documentary feels like we are following a superstar and nothing less. It's all hyped up and it felt like I was watching a promotion. I expected something different and more classy.
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    • May 14, 2020

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      • May 6, 2020 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Big Mouth Productions
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      • Higher Ground Productions
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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
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