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Becoming

  • 2020
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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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.'

  • Director
    • Nadia Hallgren
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Alexander
    • Adrian K. Collins
    • Valerie Jarrett
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    8.7K
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    • Director
      • Nadia Hallgren
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Alexander
      • Adrian K. Collins
      • Valerie Jarrett
    • 107User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Adrian K. Collins
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    Valerie Jarrett
    Valerie Jarrett
    • Self
    Gayle King
    Gayle King
    • Self
    Michele Norris
    Michele Norris
    • Self
    Conan O'Brien
    Conan O'Brien
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    Barack Obama
    Barack Obama
    • Self
    Malia Obama
    Malia Obama
    • Self
    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 Robinson
    • Self
    • (as Marian Shields Robinson)
    Phoebe Robinson
    Phoebe Robinson
    • Self
    Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross
    • Self
    Brittany Williams
    • Self - Michelle Obama
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Self
    Melissa Winter
    • Self
    • Director
      • Nadia Hallgren
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    • Quotes
      • Michelle Obama: Your story with highs and lows, what seems so ordinary and seems like nothing to you, is your power.
    • Connections
      Featured in M: Episode #3.21 (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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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 6, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Benim Hikâyem
    • Production companies
      • Big Mouth Productions
      • Diversified Production Services
      • Higher Ground Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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