HBO buys Obama documentary for spring

cnredd · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2008, 03:44 PM

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HBO has bought the U.S. rights to a behind-the-scenes documentary on Barack Obama's presidential campaign from actor Edward Norton's production company.

Filming will continue through the president-elect's inauguration, with the premiere expected sometime in the spring, the network said Friday. HBO reportedly paid at least $1 million to show the still-untitled film.

Director Amy Rice, working for Norton's Class 5 Films, had contacted Obama about a potential documentary even before he decided to run for president, HBO said. When Obama started his campaign and it became a success, Rice and fellow director Alicia Sams found themselves in the right place at the right time.

Over 2 1/2 years, the filmmakers had "unprecedented" access to the candidate, his family, friend and campaign volunteers, HBO said. Sam Pollard, editor of HBO's "When the Levees Broke," has been hired as film editor.

More ascension of someone who hasn't done anything...

It's still untitled, but I have a suggestion that fits nicely...

"The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers"...

Mikeyy · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

HBO buys Obama documentary for spring

More ascension of someone who hasn't done anything...

It's still untitled, but I have a suggestion that fits nicely...

"The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers"...

He's done more then you and I.

saltwn · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

HBO buys Obama documentary for spring

More ascension of someone who hasn't done anything...

It's still untitled, but I have a suggestion that fits nicely...

"The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers"...

It seems nouveau retro to us all living through it now, and MLK's work and what Jackie Robinson did were not recognized at the time for what they truly were, but HBO is smart to do this. This is an event the world appreciates.
And yes, Barak Hussein Obama has done a remarkable thing. He has
energized the country to get out and vote. Something Presidents and congressmen for a hundred years have failed to do.
And he has propelled himself, unlikely African American funny named junior senator that he is, to the leadership of the free world.
I think those accomplishments are worth at least an HBO special.

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