Hype: The Obama Effect
Delving beneath the hype of Barack Obama's historic bid for the U.S. presidency, this documentary takes a close look at Obama's work in the Illinois state senate, his record in the U.S. Senate and his words on the campaign trail. Featuring interviews with numerous Washington insiders, media experts and politicians, the film scrutinizes Obama's record on taxes, immigration, energy, health care, abortion, foreign policy, Iraq and more.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Alan Peterson |
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Hype: The Obama Effect is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
John Bolton
Self
Tucker Carlson
Self
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Michelle Obama
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Mike Huckabee
Self (archive footage)
Joe Lieberman
Self (archive footage)
John Kerry
Self (archive footage)
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