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2016: Obama's America

4.1 (55 votes)• 2012• 88m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

"If Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?" Across the globe and in America, people in 2008 hungered for a leader who would unite and lift us from economic turmoil and war. True to Americas ideals, they invested their hope in a new kind of president, Barack Obama. What they didn't know is that Obama is a man with a past, and in powerful ways that past defines him--who he is, how he thinks, and where he intends to take America and the world.

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan

Starring Cast: Dinesh D'Souza, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Cait Brasel, Gene Burris Jr., Lisa Fox

Cast

Dinesh D'Souza

Self

Barack Obama

Self (archive footage)

Joe Biden

Self (archive footage)

Cait Brasel

Young Democrate

Gene Burris Jr.

Stanford University College Student

Lisa Fox

Professor / Administrator

Zackary Steven Graham

Dartmouth College Student

Shelby Steele

Self

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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