The Obamas Produce Their Own Michelle Obama Documentary
Netflix's 'Becoming' flowers from the streamer's mega-deal with the former First Couple
We may have to redefine the term “hagiography.”
For years conservatives gritted their teeth while filmmakers fawned over a procession of progressive figures.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg – “RBG,” “On the Basis of Sex”
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – “Knock Down the House”
- Rep. Ilhan Omar – “Time for Ilhan”
- President Barack Obama – “Southside with You,” “Barry”
Each of those projects made their subjects look smart, capable, kind and/or deserving of the spotlight. It’s the kind of Hollywood treatment rarely, if ever, afforded conservative politicians.
The Hulu series, “Mrs. America,” has critics describing the show’s depiction of pro-life icon Phyllis Schlafly as a “villain,” if not worse.
Now, it’s Michelle Obama’s turn for a potentially fawning, one-sided feature film. The source of the production, though, may surprise even cynical Hollywood observers.
“Becoming,” debuting May 6 on Netflix, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady.
From Netflix:
BECOMING is an intimate 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 impactful years in the White House. The film offers a rare and up-close look at her life, taking viewers behind the scenes 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.
The production shingle behind the film? Higher Ground Productions.
Yes, that’s the same company run by … Barack and Michelle Obama. Netflix shelled out a massive sum to partner with the former First Couple. The company’s first film, “American Factory,” earned awards season buzz last year but didn’t land a Best Documentary Oscar nomination.
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Michelle Obama isn’t a politician, technically. She’s still a powerful presence on the political landscape. Many swoon over the notion she could be Joe Biden’s choice for Vice President, a possibility she continues to deny.
Imagine the blowback “Becoming” would receive, sight unseen, had a Republican politician created a movie division and produced a film focusing on him or her.
It would be deafening.
Will “Becoming” inspire a fraction of that reaction? Don’t count on it.
I don’t know if this is a good idea for the Obamas – other than a for a money making endevour. If it results in a clamor for Michelle to be Joe’s running mate, it will open up all the Obama Administration cans of worms that have been buried by the bureaucracy and “sealed” in the Obama Library.
The Obamas are blatant self-promoters. Barry always wanted to hang with the celebs and he made it.
Michelle and Oprah make me nauseous.
Becoming a tranny…
Hey look! A cult of personality! Moo-ssolini revisited.
Wow… I wonder iff she’ll get fair treatment. From her own production company.
I’ll be waiting with bated breath to ignore this one.
Has there ever been anyone so overhyped and under achieved?
One word….Narcissism……They cant help trying to be Super Stars!!
Looks like a first class sh!tfest.
Does this “documentary” go far enough into the past to detail the process of Mike “Becoming” Michelle!?
They are the reason Ol’ Jack canceled Netflix 3 years back…………..
Classic modern liberals, make up an award and give it to themselves.
Becoming what? A woman? She still has the very part that makes a man a man. I really have a hard time understanding what it is about her that makes the left swoon. She isn’t smart, she isn’t pretty, and her husband isn’t American.
Socialist Porn is all it is… I wouldn’t watch it if I was forced to.These Terrorists need to be charged and Jailed for their crimes..
These nauseating criminal narcissists may become worse than the Clinton Crime Family who they have learned well from. If Be Hussein O had been in the extremely unlikely role of CEO at any company anywhere, his tenure would have been short and failures on display to shareholders. That his wife is being held out as some paragon of virtue and fashion is a staggering leap of generosity.
Michael LaVon Robinson, recruited by the “agency” from the Utah U. Big f’ing deal, they go after anyone.