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Becoming

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Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her life, hopes and connections with others.
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It may not get as personal as some viewers might have hoped, but Becoming offers an uplifting look at a pivotal moment in its subject's public life.

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Euan Ferguson Guardian 05/26/2020
Michelle told her story with charm, grit, adventurism and several appalling book-tour choices of dress. Go to Full Review
Camilla Long The Times (UK) 05/18/2020
Scrape away the gush and the swaggy fashion, and a fascinating portrait emerged of a rather unhappy and discontented high achiever. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 05/13/2020
3.5/5
With Obama herself as narrator, it's a personal diary -- bereft of tension and short on surprises with a perpetually sunny guide treating you to an intimate but selective tour of her life so far. Go to Full Review
Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) Feb 9
5/5
The fact that she comes from a working-class Black family where both of her parents worked and did what they could to give their kids the foundation in which to thrive in a country designed to use Black people up and kill us young. Go to Full Review
Alex Bentley CultureMap 02/16/2021
Becoming is a welcome reminder that Michelle Obama continues to be a force for good in a world where that can sometimes feel like a resource in short supply. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/18/2020
The movie hits some very familiar beats that are often seen in tour documentaries. There's a 'feel-good home movie' approach to the documentary, as opposed to a 'journalistic exposé' approach. Some people will have a problem with that, while others won't. Go to Full Review
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Remi C. @Remitherat 6d So good. So inspiring. Watching this gave me hope for our country. See more Danish F @Danish360 6d A wonderful documentary taking a nostalgic look to the days when decency and principles mattered. How refreshing to see Michelle converse with young people about things that matter: glass ceilings, prejudice, perseverance, hoe. Great to witness real conversations with people who are simply themselves and believe in their statements -- what a contrast to the political arena these days. A neatly cut, not overly flashy production that stays laser-focused on the protagonist and the ideas she embodies. Loved watching this on my winter break instead of worrying about world events. Important to stay balanced! See more Alma A @perxander4 Feb 10 Inspirational and powerful from start to finish! See more Erica V @Ericandoit645 Feb 10 Candid, human and inspiring. A vulnerable look at goodness in power and it brings hope even though it's in the past. Everyone should re-watch and remember what eloquence in the White House looked like. Let's bring it back along with real leadership and true American values. See more Lori B @Lolo17 Feb 9 Michelle Obama is an inspiring, funny, spunky lady who inspires young women to fight for their dreams. This was a great documentary- definitely watch it! Very classy lady. See more Annaira I @Annaira Feb 9 Inspiring and hopeful. Michelle Obama is so intentional and witty. I love hearing her perspectives and learning what gives her strength. Michelle and Barack are solid gold. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Former first lady Michelle Obama discusses her life, hopes and connections with others.
Director
Nadia Hallgren
Rating
PG (Brief Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2020
Runtime
1h 29m
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