The Rise Of Barack Obama

At the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches of all time. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a “skinny guy with a funny name” to being talked about as a future presidential candidate. His amazing personal story and unparalleled rise through American politics makes for a fascinating presentation.

This multimedia look at Barack Obama will not focus on his presidency  or policies. Instead, we will look deeply at his complex and completely unique family history as we trace the factors that led to his improbable ascension to the presidency.