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By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a 2009 documentary directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams, starring Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Directors
Amy Rice and Alicia Sams
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is By the People: The Election of Barack Obama About?

The premise of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama without spoilers.

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a documentary produced by Edward Norton and broadcast on HBO in November 2009. The film follows Barack Obama and key members of his campaign, including strategist David Axelrod, through the two years leading up to the November 4, 2008 American presidential election.

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Cast

Barack Obama leads the cast, with Joe Biden and Michelle Obama. Directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Amy Rice and Alicia Sams

More films directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams, best-rated first: The Independent, Broadway Rising, Snervous Tyler Oakley and Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot.

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By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Trailers & Videos

The trailer of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama.

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009 Trailer)
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By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Barack Obama: Camino hacia el cambio” and “국민에 의한 선택: 버락 오바마의 당선”.

Also known as
  • Barack Obama: Camino hacia el cambio
  • 국민에 의한 선택: 버락 오바마의 당선
  • 民心所向:奥巴马

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By the People: The Election of Barack Obama FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama, each answered in a sentence.

How long is By the People: The Election of Barack Obama?

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was By the People: The Election of Barack Obama released?

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama was released on November 3, 2009.

Who directed By the People: The Election of Barack Obama?

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama was directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams.

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Who is in the cast of By the People: The Election of Barack Obama?

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama stars Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, among 8 credited actors.

Does By the People: The Election of Barack Obama have a post-credit scene?

No. By the People: The Election of Barack Obama has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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