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While the subject of Barack Obama this week is centered around what big names will be present at his inauguration and what official balls he and his wife and future first lady Michelle will attend, a documentary on America's next president is gearing up for a timely release.
'Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey,' the first full-length DVD documentary about President Elect Barack Obama, will be hit stores on Jan. 20 – the same day as the former Illinois Senator becomes America's first African American President.
It includes noteworthy footage of key moments during both the 2008 primaries and the general election – culminating on election day on November 4, 2008.
Golden Globe nominated actor Blair Underwood narrates the documentary, which also includes interviews with a who's who of entertainment, business, political and academic figures. People like Tom Joyner, Roland Martin, George Lopez, Martin Luther King III and Hill Harper, who supported his Harvard Law classmate on the campaign trail, all discuss what it means to have a black man in the nation's highest office.
Obama's Harvard Law professor, Laurence Tribe as well as biographer and 'Chicago Tribune' reporter David Mendell also weigh in on Obama's historical contributions.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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'Journey' also includes a previously unreleased original song by Grammy nominee Brian McKnight called 'Yes We Can,' which was inspired by Obama's Presidential victory.
This documentary marks the first project from former CBS news anchor Maria Arita's new film company, Veridicus Films.
Arita felt an obligation to make this documentary after hearing Obama's Iowa Victory speech in January 2008. 'Upon hearing the speech and seeing the diverse crowd -- the tears, the hope, the need for change ringing out across the country -- I too was driven to tears. We, as a country were entering into a space we'd never before occupied, of oneness and possible healing. I had to find a way to do more with my voice than to parrot what was coming down the news path.'
So with little money and no prior film-making experience, the Emmy award-winner got to work and created 'Journey,' the follow-up to her earlier work 'Barack Obama: Who Is This Guy?,' an exploration pre-election of Obama's political journey.
'Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey' will be released this Tuesday, January 20, 2008.
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By: Shuggapie on 1/20/2009 6:58PM
God has finally blessed America. Praise his holy name........
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By: shukquan on 1/20/2009 10:44PM
HISTORY GOT HUMPED TODAY. You may have noticed that every time oralBAMMA,s mouth moved you could see GEORGEuhTHEBUNGLEBUSH's hand wiggling up his backside.
Congenital idiot and Chief Gomorahan Gang Bhanger GEORGEuhTHEBUNGLEBUSH accepted his third term in control of the White House. As a gesture of his contempt for the American People, he did not take the oath in person. Instead, he sent his Buck Dancing Shing-a-ling SHINE Lackey SHELLACKuhBAMMA to Lie under oath and pretend to be in charge. Sorry folks, the CHANGE you thought you were getting will not be forthcoming. Didn’t you get the hint when SHELLACKuhBAMMA appointed noted Gomorahan Gang Bhangers to his team? American People you have been had. Black Americans you have been badly bllshtted. You will discover that what you have is the same game with another name. You will eat the same crap from the same bush-bowl that has been on your table for the past eight years and the chocolate flavor you imagine you taste is artificial at best. So go ahead and celebrate your Giraffe-king’s RISE with fancy pictures of SHELLACKuhBAMMA, Magilla and the Baby Milo Twins (a waste of good high grade toilet paper). I bought one specifically for that purpose. Call me when the CHANGE occurs or when Bare Rack Butt-face runs out of lies or when Hell freezes over. By the way, SHELLACKuhBAMMA was never featured in any of Martin Luther King’s dreams. Somebody please ask him to do that Presidential Buck and Wing He performed so flawlessly for GEORGEuhTHEBUNGLEBUSH and his Gomorahan Ghang Bangers down at Crawford’s Ranch. Did you see the Craspfest DC. I got a little note in the mail the other day. It seems Bare Rack Butt-face wanted me to come to his inauguration thing. I thought about stopping by for a few minutes just to wish him and Magilla-mechelle and the Baby Milo twins Well-Hell. However, I changed my mind when I found out it wasn't no chittlins happening. I gave my ticket to a knucklehead Bare Rack worshipper. He had to clean it up a little though. Ran out of TP, you know how it is. Anyway it goes to show you that even the most worthless BS can prove useful at the appropriate moment. I believe he only invited me because he was hoping to get a peek at Little Willie John. Any way it didn't happen. I wonder if they invited that white guy from Chicago who claims the great familiarity with The oBAMMA Dome. Do you suppose oral Bamma will try to make him feel at home? Will the missus mind? Among all these highly touted "FIRST's", I wonder why no one is talking about the "FIRST"" truly ORAL Chief Executive. Anyway I didn't go and I'm dimmnn glad I didn't. Please offer every element of the Bare Rack bllshhtted brigade these loathings to suck on. There's quite enough for all. shukquanshuk
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By: LORD REMEMBER ME on 1/26/2009 8:53AM
I've enjoyed watching CNN,MSNBC non-stop for about a year now, but watching these news channels since President Obamo has won the election I've noticed that the host and many of their guest on these show are not addressing President Obamo as such. I'm hearing terms such as, the President,him,his,Obamo....everything but President Obamo...question...is it just me?
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